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I'm 3 weeks PO and have been having so much gas and bloating. I am also STRUGGLING to get my protien in, I'm getting 30-50g of the 60 that's recommended. This worries me!

I feel good. I have decent energy and very little pain from the largest incision.

Did anyone else experience this kind of gas/ bloating?

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No, I didn't have those issues, thankfully. Sorry you're going through this. Really try to get that Protein in. Hang in there and good luck with your WLS journey.

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Lactose intolerance can develop and I started to get bad gas, chewable Lactaid helps. You could also try Probiotics.

Protein powder! Add it to everything, even the Protein Shakes and yogurts. I'd throw it in my pureed food like hummus and refried Beans.

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19 hours ago, KCgirl061 said:

Lactose intolerance can develop and I started to get bad gas, chewable Lactaid helps. You could also try Probiotics.

Protein powder! Add it to everything, even the Protein Shakes and yogurts. I'd throw it in my pureed food like hummus and refried Beans.

What Protein Powder do you use? It must taste good to be able to add it to other things.

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On 6/7/2019 at 6:33 AM, KCgirl061 said:

Lactose intolerance can develop and I started to get bad gas, chewable Lactaid helps. You could also try Probiotics.

Protein powder! Add it to everything, even the Protein Shakes and yogurts. I'd throw it in my pureed food like hummus and refried Beans.

I have a small fortune invested into protien powders. I just can't seem to consume enough in a day. I am very restricted even with full liquids. I spoke with the surgeon and he said it will improve. He put me on carefenate (sp-sorry) it's an ulcer preventative and coats the stomach in case of inflammation. I am waiting for my insurance to approve the medicine, which is really annoying. Funny you mentioned probiotics, because I literally just started the Activia drinkable ones. I cannot even eat half a yogurt.

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5 hours ago, BlueAngelEyes said:

What Protein Powder do you use? It must taste good to be able to add it to other things.

Do you have any suggestions?? Besides genpro?

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7 hours ago, BlueAngelEyes said:

What Protein Powder do you use? It must taste good to be able to add it to other things.

It's unflavored, has a slight taste to it but not bad:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I1NSUY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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What Protein powder do you use? It must taste good to be able to add it to other things.
I use Syntrax Nectar Unflavored
Nectar Medical, Unflavored, 1 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001I1NSUY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qA8-CbE5JNHHJ

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