Hello,

i had my sleeve done five days ago and was doing very well with everything, however I just realized that a Protein drink I had this morning had some milk in it. I'm not supposed to have milk for two weeks after surgery, and when I found out I had it by mistake (I was tired and grabbed the wrong protein shake) I got extremely scared. Is it dangerous/should I call my PA about it? I don't feel any discomfort but I'm really worried that it could have caused damage.

Thank you!

Are you on Clear liquids for 2 weeks? That may be why. Milk is not a clear liquid, but instead a full-liquid. The heavier the liquid, the more pressure it puts on your staple line and you need to take it easy for a while and let it heal. Just be careful!! You don't want a leak!!

I would not worry about it, if you are o.k. Just try to stick to your guidelines and you will be fine!

Kelly

Hi, I was allowed full liquids after 3 days and started drinking skim milk shakes with no problems.

I've never heard the no milk rule from other practices, so I doubt it's dangerous. A lot of people do become lactose intolerant, though, which may be the reason for this rule.

So: If you're not feeling uncomfortable, probably no harm. But I recommend you stick with your practice's rules and not have any more until you're allowed.

You're fine!

Thank you for your reassuring comments! I'm such a worrier I followed all of their rules 100% so I was pretty disappointed over making such a careless mistake. I just called of the RNs and she said it was fine as long as I don't do it again. My doctor said I can't do full liquids until two weeks after the surgery, especially milk since it might cause lactose intolerance. Luckily it doesn't seem to be giving me trouble, but I am overly paranoid about leaking.

I had milk the moment I was allowed liquids in hospital, you'll be fine

hahaha thank you for letting me know about that, I've driven the nurses crazy over my worries

i had milk the 3rd day after surgery... i was fine

If you haven't had any adverse reactions, I wouldn't worry about it.

I was given milk in the hospital the day of my surgery! Milk and lemonade.......yeah, that's what I want to put on my raw stomach-staple line....lemonade!