Think milk is giving me an upset tummy

[Poppygirl 20]

I was never a big milk drinker before my bypass. I am day 12 today post op and doing liquid diet. Drinking skimmed milk with Protein powered or just plain. Had no problems until yesterday when I got tummy pains and an upset tummy, tried again today, Soup no problem, yogurt no problem but just drank my milk and pain again

Is there an alternative that we are allowed that is still high in protein? Im in the UK so food items might be different.

Would love your views on this please

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Lactose intolerance post surgery is not uncommon. Do you have lactose-free milk available?

Or almond or coconut milk? They don't have as much Protein, but you could add a protein supplement to them.

[Poppygirl 20]

Will check lactose free, thanks. Definitely have almond, that might be better. Thanks for that, certainly can’t stomach any more cows milk 🤮 what are Protein supplements? Like tablets or powder?

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

26 minutes ago, Poppygirl said:

Will check lactose free, thanks. Definitely have almond, that might be better. Thanks for that, certainly can’t stomach any more cows milk 🤮 what are Protein supplements? Like tablets or powder?

I was thinking of powders.

[Poppygirl 20]

Thank you, will investigate brill

[GreenTealael 25,339]

Could the milk have spoiled?

[L@A 11]

Hi, yes I think you might look into Unjury medical quality Protein Powder. You can mix it into anything. 21 grams per scoop..it’s great

[sillykitty 10,774]

I become intolerant of whey Protein about 3 weeks post op. It started causing extreme nausea. Something to consider.

[James Marusek 5,244]

After my gastric bypass surgery, I became lactose intolerant. Whenever I drank milk, I experienced an upset stomach quickly followed by diarrhea. This condition lasted for around 2 months and then disappeared. Also beware some Protein Drinks contain lactose.

[Poppygirl 20]

thanks everyone for advice. I have just ordered some lactose free milk and some 'free from everything' apart from protein! Protein powder, hopefully this should sort the tummy issues. thanks guys

[Jodi1980 63]

13 hours ago, Poppygirl said:

Will check lactose free, thanks. Definitely have almond, that might be better. Thanks for that, certainly can’t stomach any more cows milk 🤮 what are Protein supplements? Like tablets or powder?

Same situation with milk. Almond is great in my shakes. My doc also mentioned a milk called Farelife. Not sure if thats even an option in the UK but maybe something similar maybe easier on your stomach. Good luck!

[temkins 71]

It took me 6 months post-op to start drinking plain WATER! Every single sip of Water turned into a pain. Surprisingly, if I just add a little bit of crystal light powder into my water, or just a lemon juice - stomack reacted perfectly well.

So no surprise milk is no longer tolerated in your specific case - post-WLS stomack is uncharted waters :))

[krosevf30 15]

I get deathly ill from dairy now. - I'm mourning cheese


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[Frustr8 7,886]

Ooo and I used to ❤cheese. I did try mozzerella, not a Happy time, popped right back up my throat and I had chewed well.

[KDBaker 70]

I had a similar issue for my first few months post-op. Yogurt was fine. Cottage cheese? Fine! Milk to mix a Protein Shake? Bad. So bad. I've taken to mixing my shakes with almond milk. I can have regular milk now without getting sick, but sometimes it doesn't sit right.