Question about protien

[seppi 0]

I was banded on Monday and was told to start protien shakes on Wednesday, which I did, but I think that they are causing gas. My friend says it's because of the soy and whey in them. Anybody have any tricks to get past this?? I am doing pretty good with everything else, I have to slow down a little bit but other than that I am doing great. I could really go back to work today but I am not going to, I am giving myself the entire week. I never thought that gas pains could hurt so much.

[La_madam 20]

Seppi, get out and walk, walking is the best cure for the gas. If the Protein Drink is causing you gas, buy a Protein drink with no whey or soy, but honestly tell your friend that many bandsters have gas pains for 2-3 weeks after surgery, it has nothing to do with the Protein Drinks. I was not allowed protein drinks for 10 days after my surgery, and I had gas. You are only 3 days post op, totally normal Seppi to have painful gas pains, again walking is thebest cure, maybe a little gas x too hang tough, it gets better

[seppi 0]

I have been walking and trying different things, I think I found the problem. I was using skim plus milk, I think it was making the gas 100 times worse. No that I am using regular skim milk I can handle the shakes easily.

[aaamom 0]

seppi,

I had the same problem. Try lactaid milk. It really helped-a little more expensive, though, but worth it

good luck

[seppi 0]

Thanks, thought I was going nuts- will try the lactaid. Never thought of that. Never had a problem with milk.

[aaamom 0]

I never had a problem with milk, either, but then again, I never drank it in such LARGE quantities !!!!

[Alexandra 55]

I've heard of people developing lactose intolerance in the post-surgery phase, indeed. It's probably because milk suddenly makes up such a large percentage of intake, quantities our bodies didn't have to deal with before. Good luck!

[I'llsucceed 1]

Congrats Seppi on your band!! AS for the gas i hope your solution works. But I was banded on June 3 rd & had very painful gas for 2 1/2 weekd total. Worst was the shoulder pain- holly COW! & I walked up a storm- it does pass & get better so don't worry about it to much. With myself & Protein drinks - yes they do give me gas when I drink them but now(6 weeks out) Its easier to belch & it goes away in one or two burps. Best of luck & walk walk walk.