Help! 5 months post RNY and back to Stage 2 and 3

[goodnuff 239]

Due to constant stomach pain I'm going to try going back to a full liquids/soft diet for a bit. I think part of the issue is having difficulty digesting dairy. I need suggestions for getting 15 grams of dairy-free, soft Protein 5 times a day. I'm also curious if others have experienced bloating, gas and feeling like a brick was in their intestines even with daily bowel movements?

[Djmohr 6,965]

It definitely sounds like it could be lactose intolerance. In the very beginning I had this issue and had to switch to lactose free dairy products and had to change to a new Protein drink as well.

Now my case was fairly mild but it was miserable and I was not getting my Protein in.

I switched to lactaid brand cottage cheese because I did very well with it. Also I started using Premier Protein ready made shakes and still use them 11 months later.

You might try also re fried Beans. Puréed chicken, scrambled eggs.

[dancingqueene 182]

Try adding unflavored Protein Powder to your foods to get the extra Protein that you need. Try non dairy foods like almond milk, almond yougurt, etc.

[goodnuff 239]

Prior to surgery I could not have milk, cottage cheese or ice cream even if it was lactose free, however cheese was not an issue. I do not think it is the lactose that causes the problems, possibly another component of dairy. I'm hoping to find a completely dairy free alternative to Protein without whey or casein. I wish there was a low carb, high Protein almond or coconut alternative but I have not found any that are adequate protein sources.

[kimby1029 119]

I do not love them, but Isopure may be an option. Not sure if you may be allergic to whey?

If so, get a non-whey Protein...

Best of luck to you!