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Hi,
So I'm ten years out and have indeed had these problems. Iron and B-12 anemia, my gall bladder had been removed because it wasn't working(though when they got in there they found it was just irritated, not a single stone), adhesion surgery, migraines(diagnosed as chronic complex, I look like I've had a stroke), gluten intolerance, kidney stones, and most recently osteoporisis.
Now, most of these things were taken care of with the right nutritional supplements. Obviously the gall bladder, adhesions, and kidney stones required medical procedures. But the Iron, B-12, Migraines, and to some extent my kidney stones can also be handled with supplements(magnesium, butterbur, and feverfew are god-sends for my migraines, potassium citrate for the stones, awesome!).
I've had to tweak my eating not only for the diet that is necessary after gastric bypass, but to be gluten free which MAN is gluten in everything or WHAT?! Toothpaste, Shampoo, lotions, make-up, your Vitamins, food(even if it's not listed sometimes which BLOWS), then there is cross contamination that you have to worry about. Ugh! And once you get the hang of it, boy do you know if you've gotten ahold of some because it's nearly as bad as dumping syndrome! I mean WOW! The abdominal pain and migraines. And your whole taste changes too. Where if you get gluten you surely know it. I mean sometimes you can smell it even. Totally weird.
Anyway, you think you have that under control and then you're still having pain and bloating. What the hell? They actually hospitalized me and put me back on liquids because my liver levels were off. Said I had a "spasming sphincter of odie" which is where the bile duct and the pancreatic duct come together and go through the same sphincter, but it goes into spasms and causes immense pain. Where it drops you to your knees and tears rolls down your face type of pain. I never wanted to eat again. Then my GI was polite enough to tell me that it could happen by taking a drink of Water. Gee, thanks.
I finally get sent to the University, which is the only place that has surgeons that can even do the surgery. Especially since I have an altered anatomy. The surgery could fix the problem, but the side-effect is that you can get pancreatitis easier. Hmmm.... However, the GI specialist there says that I just have a bad case of IBS where the nerves are involved. Gee, thanks. Now I have to go onto the Fodmap diet and start eliminating about 3/4 more of my food. *lol* That's okay, I get to learn all sorts of new recipes and how to cook all over again! At least I won't be having pancreatitis.
My suggestion, keep to the gluten free diet. It helps with inflammation and fatigue. But it's difficult in the beginning because gluten hides everywhere. Try finding a celiac support group. This may help. http://www.csaceliacs.info/%C2'> In the mean time, take everything your doctors say with a grain of salt and remember that it's the "practice" of medicine. Because I can't honestly tell you how long my list of specialists is right now. It seems I have one for every major system of the body and then some. If I could just get them to all sit down together and talk it through I might actually get something figured out. Very frustrating. My husband and I really end up poking at each of them until something is done, but we're annoying that way. *lol* Plus alot of research online. Just remember that you're worth it and that you aren't crazy. Your symptoms are NOT in your mind and you deserve to be treated well. Good luck!

1. How are you feeling after all these years?
Let's see...I had my surgery in March of 2004 and I'm feeling pretty good day to day. *smiles* Still can't eat more than 3-4oz at a time, but I knew that I wouldn't be able to do that going in. I do miss salads though.
2. Have you any regrets about having this done?
None whatsoever. I would have it done again in a minute. I was at 365 lbs, had already had more than one knee reconstruction and was looking at having a back surgery(which was necessary later on anyway). I have diabetes on both sides of my family, hbp, heart problems, though I didn't have these problems it was just a matter of time. It was not looking good for me. Surgery was definitely the way to go.
3. Has the surgery and lack of nutrients affected your bones or health negatively long term?
I have had several health issues since my surgery, that being said; they were not directly caused by the surgery. Within the first three years after my bypass I had already had another 5 surgeries to fix various problems with joint issues, my PCOS(I'll get to that), gall bladder(still had mine), and my back that had been injured in a car accident and was so bad that I couldn't even walk to the bathroom without help. That was AFTER surgery and AFTER I had lost over 100 lbs.

That being said, I haven't really had any negative effects directly related to the surgery from lack of nutrients etc. I have to keep up on my supplimentation in order to remain free from the problems of anemia both Iron and B-12(shots once a month). I have learned the folly of taking Calcium carbonate(kidney stones SUCK!) and have alleviated that by taking calcium citrate. Then this year I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine, however my doctors and I think this more has to do with the degeneration of my discs due to previous injury and medication that leeches Calcium than my gastric bypass because it's only my spine and not systemic.
4. If you had children, did it effect your ability to go full term? Were you able to provide enough nutrients to the baby?
I was unable to have children, sadly.
5. Was getting sick with things like the flu harder to get over?
No, not really. The first year, maybe two the flu did hit me harder and make my stomach cramp and talk about nothing and I mean NOTHING staying put. But once I turned that corner of nausea passing and being able to keep fluids down, I was all good.
6. Did you have PCOS before? If so, did the surgery cure that?
I did have PCOS before surgery and one of the reasons that I had surgery was to lose the weight so that I could safely have treatments and carry a child to term. Unfortunately, it wasn't in the cards for me. Within the first year of my surgery I had a cyst blow and they ran a scan to check and make sure that I was okay, but they found that one of my cysts had walled itself off...ergo tumor. I got a second opinion, but the ovary had to go and since one had to go I told them to take it all. Thankfully I had prepared myself for that because by the time the surgery came about(waiting blew, gotta love insurance) my other ovary was so full of cysts it was the size of my uterus and ready to explode and kill me. So, I was right, everything MUST go! It's actually a funny story if you talk to my husband. Not so much if you talk to the hospital.
Did you suffer with more stomach issues due to the surgery?
No, though I did find out after the surgery that I was gluten sensitive. *lol* I had to learn to just LOVE liquid medications(so nasty, but better than ulcers and migraines). I prefer hot or warm liquids to cool and really can't handle high Fiber foods, I miss salads. Though I have found that cottage cheese as a base seems to work okay. I'm rare though I know alot of people that have had wls that can eat raw spinach, lettuce, grapes, etc just fine. My husband has to peel my grapes. *grins* I love him so.
7. Did you go through menopause? If so, was it normal?
I have gone through menopause, my hysterectomy kind of made that happen. So I don't know how normal that was. *laughs* Black Cohosh for hot flashes was my friend and Biotin for hair and nails was awesome. However, I eventually went on hormone replacement because I was as dry as the Sahara ladies. Sand, sand was pouring from places we won't mention. I now bathe in coconut oil with essential oils added for smell(I make my own bath scrubs).
Obviously if you have any other questions I'm more than happy to answer them. I noticed that not alot of people that are further out from the surgery are on the site, so please feel free to pick my brain. I'm an open book, pretty much.

1. How are you feeling after all these years?
Let's see...I had my surgery in March of 2004 and I'm feeling pretty good day to day. *smiles* Still can't eat more than 3-4oz at a time, but I knew that I wouldn't be able to do that going in. I do miss salads though.
2. Have you any regrets about having this done?
None whatsoever. I would have it done again in a minute. I was at 365 lbs, had already had more than one knee reconstruction and was looking at having a back surgery(which was necessary later on anyway). I have diabetes on both sides of my family, hbp, heart problems, though I didn't have these problems it was just a matter of time. It was not looking good for me. Surgery was definitely the way to go.
3. Has the surgery and lack of nutrients affected your bones or health negatively long term?
I have had several health issues since my surgery, that being said; they were not directly caused by the surgery. Within the first three years after my bypass I had already had another 5 surgeries to fix various problems with joint issues, my PCOS(I'll get to that), gall bladder(still had mine), and my back that had been injured in a car accident and was so bad that I couldn't even walk to the bathroom without help. That was AFTER surgery and AFTER I had lost over 100 lbs.

That being said, I haven't really had any negative effects directly related to the surgery from lack of nutrients etc. I have to keep up on my supplimentation in order to remain free from the problems of anemia both Iron and B-12(shots once a month). I have learned the folly of taking Calcium carbonate(kidney stones SUCK!) and have alleviated that by taking calcium citrate. Then this year I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine, however my doctors and I think this more has to do with the degeneration of my discs due to previous injury and medication that leeches Calcium than my gastric bypass because it's only my spine and not systemic.
4. If you had children, did it effect your ability to go full term? Were you able to provide enough nutrients to the baby?
I was unable to have children, sadly.
5. Was getting sick with things like the flu harder to get over?
No, not really. The first year, maybe two the flu did hit me harder and make my stomach cramp and talk about nothing and I mean NOTHING staying put. But once I turned that corner of nausea passing and being able to keep fluids down, I was all good.
6. Did you have PCOS before? If so, did the surgery cure that?
I did have PCOS before surgery and one of the reasons that I had surgery was to lose the weight so that I could safely have treatments and carry a child to term. Unfortunately, it wasn't in the cards for me. Within the first year of my surgery I had a cyst blow and they ran a scan to check and make sure that I was okay, but they found that one of my cysts had walled itself off...ergo tumor. I got a second opinion, but the ovary had to go and since one had to go I told them to take it all. Thankfully I had prepared myself for that because by the time the surgery came about(waiting blew, gotta love insurance) my other ovary was so full of cysts it was the size of my uterus and ready to explode and kill me. So, I was right, everything MUST go! It's actually a funny story if you talk to my husband. Not so much if you talk to the hospital.
Did you suffer with more stomach issues due to the surgery?
No, though I did find out after the surgery that I was gluten sensitive. *lol* I had to learn to just LOVE liquid medications(so nasty, but better than ulcers and migraines). I prefer hot or warm liquids to cool and really can't handle high Fiber foods, I miss salads. Though I have found that cottage cheese as a base seems to work okay. I'm rare though I know alot of people that have had wls that can eat raw spinach, lettuce, grapes, etc just fine. My husband has to peel my grapes. *grins* I love him so.
7. Did you go through menopause? If so, was it normal?
I have gone through menopause, my hysterectomy kind of made that happen. So I don't know how normal that was. *laughs* Black Cohosh for hot flashes was my friend and Biotin for hair and nails was awesome. However, I eventually went on hormone replacement because I was as dry as the Sahara ladies. Sand, sand was pouring from places we won't mention. I now bathe in coconut oil with essential oils added for smell(I make my own bath scrubs).
Obviously if you have any other questions I'm more than happy to answer them. I noticed that not alot of people that are further out from the surgery are on the site, so please feel free to pick my brain. I'm an open book, pretty much.

Okay ladies, that's off-topic, let's try to be helpful. *smiles* Boar's Head deli meats are gluten free. The people at the counter don't always know what is gluten free and what's not. You can probably find a GNC nearby to buy a couple of Isopure Protein drinks since if you are gluten free you may have problems with lactose and while there are other Protein Drinks that are lactose free, Isopure tends to break things down pretty far to where it "shouldn't" bother you. At least it doesn't me. Others tend to give me headaches still. I make no promises but I wouldn't want you sick on your trip.
They will also have Protein Bars, Jerky, etc as finding Jerky that does not have gluten is difficult due to soy and terriyaki sauce. Though you may have better luck at a local Whole Foods, Sprouts, or Natural Grocers aka Vitamin Cottage. Fresh fruits and veggies are always good, but difficult in the first few weeks out of surgery while you are healing(again, different surgeries, different doctors) some of us needed baby food and purees, thankfully these can be found easily and are even in nice pouches now adays. Use your best judgement, but remember to get your Protein first, we don't want you getting anemic or losing hair.
tuna, salmon, ham, and even beef can be found canned and some in pouches. Be careful here as while they are easy protein to find they tend to be higher in sodium and extremely dense and sometimes hard to digest. I also get low fat cheese sticks to have with a couple of Blue Diamond nut thins when traveling. They are easy to have with me when we are out and don't tend to melt, plus I can have them in my purse and bonus, gluten free. You can also find eggs that are already boiled to either eat alone, make into an egg salad, or crumble onto a veggie salad. Again, dense protein so be careful.
If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to write me. I learned I was celiac AFTER my surgery so it was great fun finding out not only how to learn to eat my bariatric diet, but a whole new gluten free existence. *laughing. Good-luck on your trip.

Okay ladies, that's off-topic, let's try to be helpful. *smiles* Boar's Head deli meats are gluten free. The people at the counter don't always know what is gluten free and what's not. You can probably find a GNC nearby to buy a couple of Isopure Protein drinks since if you are gluten free you may have problems with lactose and while there are other Protein Drinks that are lactose free, Isopure tends to break things down pretty far to where it "shouldn't" bother you. At least it doesn't me. Others tend to give me headaches still. I make no promises but I wouldn't want you sick on your trip.
They will also have Protein Bars, Jerky, etc as finding Jerky that does not have gluten is difficult due to soy and terriyaki sauce. Though you may have better luck at a local Whole Foods, Sprouts, or Natural Grocers aka Vitamin Cottage. Fresh fruits and veggies are always good, but difficult in the first few weeks out of surgery while you are healing(again, different surgeries, different doctors) some of us needed baby food and purees, thankfully these can be found easily and are even in nice pouches now adays. Use your best judgement, but remember to get your Protein first, we don't want you getting anemic or losing hair.
tuna, salmon, ham, and even beef can be found canned and some in pouches. Be careful here as while they are easy protein to find they tend to be higher in sodium and extremely dense and sometimes hard to digest. I also get low fat cheese sticks to have with a couple of Blue Diamond nut thins when traveling. They are easy to have with me when we are out and don't tend to melt, plus I can have them in my purse and bonus, gluten free. You can also find eggs that are already boiled to either eat alone, make into an egg salad, or crumble onto a veggie salad. Again, dense protein so be careful.
If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to write me. I learned I was celiac AFTER my surgery so it was great fun finding out not only how to learn to eat my bariatric diet, but a whole new gluten free existence. *laughing. Good-luck on your trip.

Okay ladies, that's off-topic, let's try to be helpful. *smiles* Boar's Head deli meats are gluten free. The people at the counter don't always know what is gluten free and what's not. You can probably find a GNC nearby to buy a couple of Isopure Protein drinks since if you are gluten free you may have problems with lactose and while there are other Protein Drinks that are lactose free, Isopure tends to break things down pretty far to where it "shouldn't" bother you. At least it doesn't me. Others tend to give me headaches still. I make no promises but I wouldn't want you sick on your trip.
They will also have Protein Bars, Jerky, etc as finding Jerky that does not have gluten is difficult due to soy and terriyaki sauce. Though you may have better luck at a local Whole Foods, Sprouts, or Natural Grocers aka Vitamin Cottage. Fresh fruits and veggies are always good, but difficult in the first few weeks out of surgery while you are healing(again, different surgeries, different doctors) some of us needed baby food and purees, thankfully these can be found easily and are even in nice pouches now adays. Use your best judgement, but remember to get your Protein first, we don't want you getting anemic or losing hair.
tuna, salmon, ham, and even beef can be found canned and some in pouches. Be careful here as while they are easy protein to find they tend to be higher in sodium and extremely dense and sometimes hard to digest. I also get low fat cheese sticks to have with a couple of Blue Diamond nut thins when traveling. They are easy to have with me when we are out and don't tend to melt, plus I can have them in my purse and bonus, gluten free. You can also find eggs that are already boiled to either eat alone, make into an egg salad, or crumble onto a veggie salad. Again, dense protein so be careful.
If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to write me. I learned I was celiac AFTER my surgery so it was great fun finding out not only how to learn to eat my bariatric diet, but a whole new gluten free existence. *laughing. Good-luck on your trip.

It might not have just been the taste, but I have found fist to be an E.X.T.R.E.M.E.L.Y. dense Protein. Ten years out and I still have to be very careful with how quickly I eat fish. While salmon or tuna taste fantastic, I can only have a bite or two before I have to stop. No more salmon cakes for me. Tuna salad is measured to 1/4 cup and I slowly pick at it with my fork one bite at a time making sure to place my fork down each time and chewing thoroughly. *smiles* Oy, sometimes I still have a problem. I know right away if my nose starts to run I've pushed too far and it's not going to stay put. It's a learning process. You'll find out others as you move further out from surgery. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask.

I worked with medicaid, not medicare. Get ready to jump through alot of hoops and get on a first name basis with your case manager. I filled out the paper work for my surgeon that included listing every way I had ever tried to lose weight, then tried dieting for them, went through the psych eval which is standard before surgery, got a referral from every doctor I had ever seen in my life(my primary from when I was a child, my current primary, my back doctor, my ortho for my knees, my GI, etc.), filled out an extensive medical history not only for myself, but a familial medical history that showed the morbidities I would get if stayed at 365 or continued to gain weight. In other words, it was a battle, but well worth it. It took about 18 months to get approved and by then I had been through all the nutrition classes and such with the surgeon. Done all the research on the surgeries available and which one I wanted and tried the different Protein shakes and powders so I knew what I could drink. Plus started walk, what little I could, with my knees and back the way they were. With the weight off I'm up to over a mile now. But it took surgeries to fix things after my bypass and weight loss to get there. *smiles* Hope this was helpful.

It might not have just been the taste, but I have found fist to be an E.X.T.R.E.M.E.L.Y. dense Protein. Ten years out and I still have to be very careful with how quickly I eat fish. While salmon or tuna taste fantastic, I can only have a bite or two before I have to stop. No more salmon cakes for me. Tuna salad is measured to 1/4 cup and I slowly pick at it with my fork one bite at a time making sure to place my fork down each time and chewing thoroughly. *smiles* Oy, sometimes I still have a problem. I know right away if my nose starts to run I've pushed too far and it's not going to stay put. It's a learning process. You'll find out others as you move further out from surgery. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask.

Are you finding yourself at over a year out and now you find yourself struggling?
Do you miss the excitement that you first had when you had post op surgery while the weight seemed to melt away?
If this is describing you, then I want you to listen up…


How To: Get Back on Track and Stay There
Are you finding yourself at over a year out and now you find yourself struggling?
Do you miss the excitement that you first had when you had post op surgery while the weight seemed to melt away?
If this is describing you, then I want you to listen up… you are not alone. In fact, I’d say that probably all of us post-operative surgeries have felt this way at one time or another. The difference between all of us is how we respond and how quickly we can hit the ground running again after a setback.
So then, what are those who are successful doing differently compared to those who are struggling more? I have been doing extensive research in the last 6 months and I’m going to share with you what I have discovered. I’m hopeful that it will help everyone out there, because none of us are failures. If we have a setback, we MUST forgive ourselves and fight to get back up. The only time one can be determined as a failure is if they simply give up. As long as you don’t give up, you still have a chance.
Weighing In:
I’ll be the first to tell you that your self-worth has nothing to do with the number on the scale. That said, the scale never lies, but you just have to determine what it is telling you. It will let you know when you have not been on track, that’s for sure. During my weight loss phase post op, I never went more than 10 days on a stall. I’d sometimes fluctuate up a Lb. or two due to hormones and Water retention but it was the scale telling me I needed to do two things, drink more water which is a natural diuretic and second reduce my sodium intake. I tend to crave saltier foods at that time and no, the scale did not lie one time.
Sodium is a major culprit in water retention, not only that if you have high blood pressure you will always want to be mindful of how much you are getting in. Someone with HBP should keep their daily total to 1,800mg or less per day. A normal person should be around 2,400mg per day or less.
Back to weighing in however, doing so at the same time of day daily, weekly or monthly (whichever you personally prefer) is really the best way to measure the difference between your last weigh in. Again, do not allow the scale to crash your mood. It is a measure of success or changes that might need to be made. But it won’t lie to you! If you are up 5 Lbs. then likely you need to put on the brakes somewhere and get back to basics. Put a limit on how much you will allow yourself to weigh on your scale. You decide what that number is, as long as it’s a healthy number for you.
The WORST thing you can do regarding staying on track is ignoring your scale altogether. It has to be a part of your regimen because take it from me, it is much easier to lose a 5 Lb. gain than to realize you have gained 40 and desperately need to stop the gaining in its tracks. If you have been ignoring the scale then it’s far beyond time to stop lying to yourself and check the damage. In the smaller sizes it only takes 7-10 Lbs to go up a size. Do not wait until your clothes feel too tight, because by then you probably have already gained that much.
Diet:
Diet: di·et1
noun
noun: diet; plural noun: diets
1.
the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. (Google Definition)
What does your Surgeon and/or Medical staffs say about this? Did they leave you with any kind of eating plan before you left from your hospital stay? The majorities of all of the journals I’ve ever read regarding post op diet plans are extremely similar to one another, give or take a few variations on when to move to the next step in foods. I’m talking about long term eating however, not the liquids or soft foods phases, but more what and how to eat as a Weight Loss Surgery patient once your stomach has healed.
Back in 2011 when I was being asked by numerous members on the website how I was able to maintain my weight so well I decided to create a thread called the Basics Bootcamp. It was a regimen I held close to me if I felt I was falling off track and it helped me to stay at goal for nearly 3 years. I recently have made a bit of a revision to it knowing what I know now regarding nutrition and health sciences. I’ve been studying Nutrition and Health for a while now as well as speaking to many Bariatric Registered Dieticians and Nutritionists. But it still has the basic concepts which are: We do not need to eat so much sugar, we do not need to eat so much salt, we need to focus on Protein first and we need to eat our fruits and vegetables. We especially need to be sure we are getting in our minimum of water every day.
Sound simple enough? It should be but we have to deal with head hunger too.
Indulging in sugar can become a slippery slope. Some people can do much better at moderation of these types of foods than others. I am not one of them. I find that if I abstain from junk food all together I do not think about eating it as much. But once I eat that first bite it feels almost uncontrollable to stop when I should. I continue to crave it for a week or more but then as time goes on the cravings do diminish once again. It all comes down to knowing how YOU react to them and recognizing these behaviors. Getting in tune with your personal triggers and avoiding them is one of the best ways to both get back on track and to stay there. When you hear that sound in your head that says “It’s okay, other people do it and they are okay. Go ahead, you’ve been good, you deserve it.” Realize this voice is a liar and if you listen you will likely find yourself back in square one.
Anyhow, here is the thread if you’re looking to kick start getting back on track: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/306411-basics-bootcamp-v2-getting-back-on-track/#entry3459464
Exercise:
Working out... Does everyone really need to do this? Even if you’ve lost weight really great in the beginning? The answer is definitely YES. Everyone should have some kind of exercise regimen tailored to them, but no matter what everyone should be doing something. Maybe all you can do is sit on the couch and do leg lifts. Then do that. Maybe you’re very advanced and you can run marathons… good for you! But do it and don’t stop. It takes a long time to become conditioned enough to be advanced but only a matter of weeks to fall all the way back to level 1.
According to the mayo Clinic standard adults should get 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise weekly. Break that up into 21 minutes per day if you have to, but just be sure to do it. This is a general guide and a good one to follow, especially if you are just starting up or starting again.
The secret is figuring out how to stay there is to find something you like to do. You don’t have to train to run a marathon if you hate running. All that will do is burn you out and likely you will want to give up because it does not meet your fancy. Keep searching and doing new activities. Even brisk outside walking is considered moderate aerobic activity. I personally love it; I can treat it as my getaway at work. I put on my head phones to my favorite tracks and just let my mind wander to another place and relax. Yes, I love it so much I find it more relaxing than tiring. I breathe the fresh air and let the sun soak in. Believe me there are so many choices out there, you only need to find your favorites to keep you coming back.
If you are doing this for reasons such as health, you will want to add in your workout. That’s not the only thing working out is good for however, it can help tighten your loose skin, toning can help fill it out. Also, being able to withstand longer periods of workout can help with simply being in a good mood. It’s a great stress reliever.
It’s all mental:
Yes, it really is. Your attitude will always be the driving force to whether you become a success and especially if you stay a success. How do you perceive yourself? Do you see yourself as worthy of being healthy, active, and happy and at a reasonable weight?
Celebrate every pound you are down, no one pound deserves more praise than another. Lose the word “only” or “but” when describing how well you’re doing. It is okay to feel good about yourself and shout it out to the world! Take periodic progress photos so on days you’re feeling down, look at them and see how far you have come. Take as many photos as you like! It is not a bad thing.
Another rule to hold dear is to ALWAYS forgive yourself, get back up and keep fighting. A baby never learned to walk after his first step. It took many try’s, stumbles and falls – but the baby keeps getting back up and builds those leg muscles until it can walk without effort.
One last thing, NEVER compare yourself and your journey to anyone else!! You should only compete with who you were yesterday.
Struggling has quite a bit to do with how you feel about yourself, and how you feel about yourself will have everything to do with how often you’re struggling. Stay positive, always. Every time!
“If you think you are beaten, you are;
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win, but think you can't
It's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you've lost,
For out in the world we find
Success being with a fellow's will;
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you're outclassed, you are:
You've got to think high to rise.
You've got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man,
But soon or late the man who wins
Is the one who thinks he can.”
― Walter D. Wintle

Most of the whey based that I've dealt with is lactose free, however I've also had hemp, rice, soy, egg, and vegetarian Protein powders. I actually had problems finding the right Protein Powder due to how much potassium and phosphorus that is added because I have a banana allergy so that was my problem. *laughs* If you find one you like and have an issue with it not dissolving well, I have also found that a stick blender or bullet works well. Or using warm Water instead of cold, though you have to watch how warm your Water is because it can cause your Protein to clump if it's too hot because it cooks it. Just a few thoughts that may help.