I haven't seen a whole lot on this topic so I thought I'd chime in... I was lactose intolerant before the surgery and I was told that wouldn't change after the surgery. The liquid stage was fine, my protein powder was lactose free and if I wanted milk, Lactaid to the rescue. But, during the Mushy stage I made some mistakes. I thought since I was eating such extremely small quantities of dairy, I would be ok. The biggest food suggestions from my NUT at this stage were cottage cheese and yogurt. Big Mistake...Big Gas...Big Diarrhea...Big TMI, sorry! It was tough to get variety and PROTEIN in without cheese and yogurt. I SOOO DID NOT want to go back to drinking so many protein shakes at this point but it was inevitable. I was weak and dizzy and probably verging on dehydration. July 4th I move on to soft foods...and just in time...I figure I can eat more meat now and get that protein in without suffering dairy. (Oh, and couldn't take lactase pills just before meals because they took up too much room in my stomach and then I couldn't eat anyway.) So, I wanted to share my short list of non-dairy protein food choices for the mushy stage...and if anyone has add'l ideas please let us know. Thanks!

-pureed chicken breast, tuna, deviled ham (watch out for fat content)

-scrambled eggs

-refried beans, lentils, split pea soup

-hummus

-tofu (I couldn't bring myself to try it)

-soy yogurt (I couldn't find one low in sugar, maybe you'll have better luck)

-avocado (not much protein but tasty and good for moistening meat and adding calories)

Great choices ! ! ! Tofu is a really great option, and it absorbs whatever flavors you add to it. I love it with Asian flavored stuff. The texture took about 2 meals to adjust, but after that, it is a good go to when I don't want meat.

Sounds like you have a good list! I was able to eat mashed potatoes with fat free brown gravy on top at this point as well, but it's not the best option as there isn't any Protein. Also, have you tried the almond cheese from Whole Foods? My husband is lactose intolerant and loves this cheese. He likes the almond cheddar the best

I haven't seen a whole lot on this topic so I thought I'd chime in... I was lactose intolerant before the surgery and I was told that wouldn't change after the surgery. The liquid stage was fine, my Protein Powder was lactose free and if I wanted milk, Lactaid to the rescue. But, during the mushy stage I made some mistakes. I thought since I was eating such extremely small quantities of dairy, I would be ok. The biggest food suggestions from my NUT at this stage were cottage cheese and yogurt. Big Mistake...Big Gas...Big Diarrhea...Big TMI, sorry! It was tough to get variety and PROTEIN in without cheese and yogurt. I SOOO DID NOT want to go back to drinking so many protein shakes at this point but it was inevitable. I was weak and dizzy and probably verging on dehydration. July 4th I move on to soft foods...and just in time...I figure I can eat more meat now and get that protein in without suffering dairy. (Oh, and couldn't take lactase pills just before meals because they took up too much room in my stomach and then I couldn't eat anyway.) So, I wanted to share my short list of non-dairy protein food choices for the mushy stage...and if anyone has add'l ideas please let us know. Thanks!

-pureed chicken breast, tuna, deviled ham (watch out for fat content)

-scrambled eggs

-refried Beans, lentils, split pea soup

-hummus

-tofu (I couldn't bring myself to try it)

-soy yogurt (I couldn't find one low in sugar, maybe you'll have better luck)

-avocado (not much protein but tasty and good for moistening meat and adding calories)

Wow! I've never heard of that cheese, thanks for the tip. I'm going to have to plan a trip to Whole Foods!

You may know this already since you're lactose intolerant, but there are two GREAT vegan non-dairy cheese brands. One is called Daiya and the other is called Follow Your Heart. If you are looking for cream cheese, Tofutti makes a great one.

No, I've never tried those "non-dairy dairy" items. Thanks for the info. I would always just eat a small amount of diary while taking lactase pills...but that just isn't working anymore. I'll add your recommendations to my shopping list!

Lactaid makes cottage cheese

I saw that on the Lactaid website, but haven't found a grocery store that carries their cottage cheese. Have you found a store that carries it? I am going to take a trip to Mother's today and maybe Whole Foods as well. This sleeve thing really changes all your habits...I can't wait to go new clothes shopping instead of health food shoppping!!!

I am in the same boat with you. I do okay with yogurt but nothing else haha. The thing with cottage cheese is I found it at Ralph's and when I went back they stopped selling it. I thought it was weird. But I would check with Ralph's if you have one. I am in San Diego, so it might be different for you. I will keep looking and keep you posted

Do you have Mother's Market in San Diego? I found the Lactaid Cottage Cheese there! I'm back baby! I found blueberry soy yogurt, the sugar is a bit high but I'm gonna give it a try. I'll let ya'll know how it goes!

Mother's market? Nah, but will google it haha. I would have blue berry yogurt but I am very allergic to blue berries

Mother's market? Nah, but will google it haha. I would have blue berry yogurt but I am very allergic to blue berries

I've found Lactaid cottage cheese here in San Diego. I don't shop at Ralph's so it was either at Albertson's on Fletcher Parkway in La Mesa, Sprouts in El Cajon, Henry's in La Mesa, or Von's in Rancho San Diego.

Jackie you are in SD?! Sweet!!!!

I have found if you go to the manager at a grocery store you can ask them if they are willing to carry the foods you are wanting to buy. Most of the time they are willing to get a little in for you. Never hurts to try that option.