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Hi All

I am lactose intolerant and also have a poor reaction to whey and artificial sugars. As you can imagine--this really effects my ability to find a good Protein shake/protein powder for pre-op and post/op.

Anyone have any suggestions on what I can use for both the 2 week pre-op liquid diet and then post op?

Also--I've heard stories about people who've had gastric sleeve that developed lactose intolerance---has anyone experienced/heard the opposite? Where the lactose intolerance disappeared? (wishful thinking)

Any advice welcome!

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Hi All

I am lactose intolerant and also have a poor reaction to whey and artificial sugars. As you can imagine--this really effects my ability to find a good Protein shake/protein powder for pre-op and post/op.

Anyone have any suggestions on what I can use for both the 2 week pre-op liquid diet and then post op?

Also--I've heard stories about people who've had gastric sleeve that developed lactose intolerance---has anyone experienced/heard the opposite? Where the lactose intolerance disappeared? (wishful thinking)

Any advice welcome!

Hello!! I am also lactose intolerant. I did a lot of reading on what type of Protein Powder to get that is a whey isolate. I purchased the Syntrax nectar protien. It's actually good and it doesn't bother me. I had my surgery on Monday (1/30/17).

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Some people don't manufacture the enzyme that allows them to break down lactose. The surgery isn't going to fix it.

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Hi there!

I have similar issues and used Jay Robb's Egg White Protein powder. I personally favor the chocolate over the vanilla. Try to get the sample packets at Vitamin Shoppe, as it's a little pricey. I mixed with 8oz Lactaid (label suggests 11 but tasted fine to me) during my pre op diet. Best of luck!

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