Hi all,

I'm new here and have a surgery date of 5/15. So far I love this site and I'm looking for some advise and hope you guys can help....I need some good options for Protein shakes as they are going to be my best friend over the next few years that are lactose free. So far I hear the nectar line is good and I think I'm going to buy the Fuzzy Navel one. I here unjury may be good as well..I can't imagine drinking fruity drinks all day so Im looking for some chocolate options too.....any help would be appreciated...Thanks

This is kind of on a tangent, but have you tried lactase pills? I have mild lactose intolerance and I find that if I have those before I drink, say, a large latte, then I don't have an upset stomach at all after.

I've avoided lactose like the plague that I've never considered the pills because I'm severely intolerant...if I don't have a restroom close I'm screwed...I will try them too and see how it goes since I have a little time before I need the shakes...What protein shakes do you use?

Maybe you'll get lucky and NOT be lactose intolerant after surgery. I've been able to drink milk and enjoy other dairy products with gusto all my life, but developed lactose intolerance after surgery. I wonder if it will work the opposite way for you?

You think now that you'll like chocolate after surgery, but I truly hated sweets for months. I finally have started using the chocolate and vanilla Protein powders in my decaf coffee instead of creamer. At least I'm getting some use out of them.

You can use unsweetened almond milk for your shakes and as a milk substitute. As far as Protein is concerned most are soy based, but you have to make sure the carb to protein ratio preferably is 25% or less.

You will see my other posts for protein and my two favs are smoothie King Vanilla Gladiator (McSleevie doesn't like chocolate and strawberry). However Arbonne chocolate and vanilla are flavored great and are a pea protein so the carbs are natural and it is also dairy and gluten free. Let me know if you want samples of these.

If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa.

Talk to you soon!

Brook