I am eight weeks out from surgery and to date everything has gone really well.

over the past week I have had several episodes of sudden onset diarrhea, bloating, cramps and wind. This has been bothering me as you can imagine! I think I may have developed post operative lactose intolerance. I am starting to eliminate milk and milk products from today to test this out.

I have researched a bit online and find conflicting views on whether or not yoghurt is a no no for lactose intolerance. I love my Greek yoghurt and it has become a Protein mainstay in my diet. Do I need to farewell it?

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I can't have sour cream or ice cream anymore:(

Yogurt I can have!!! No issues just no to milk, ice cream and sour cream

The best way to tell if your body tolerates it is, well, if ti tolerates it. That is why I suggest a daily journal that not just tells wha tyou ate - but a general note of headaches, cramps, excessive gas, runny stool, etc...while your body "learns".

Has anyone tried almond milk unsweetened with their protein drink it is absolutely delish! just add a little cinnamon to the vanilla or chocolate or maybe a little instant coffee, I also add about 5 drops of liquid stevia.

Also Mootopia is a HEB brand milk that is lactose free, 50% less sugar and 12g protien for 8 oz.

I am lactose intolerant was before and still am after I use semi skimmed lactose free milk and also alpro hazelnut milk.

Its actually made from hazelnuts and water which is good in say my chocolate cookie shake.

Look up and see if you can get lactose free stuff some of it taste bland like the cheese but I am in the uk maybe you will have better luck.

I tried other things like soy and stuff but honestly I hated milk/milkshakes/hot chocolate before the op anyway so the fact I have to drink shakes everyday now is hard work I hate them!

Good luck it’s a bit of a pain some medication they suggest after you can’t take if your lactose intolerant and the stuff suggested to eat is like nope no no no like the cheese lol

Sassy pants, I am in New Zealand, a country economically dependent on diary, so I may have less options! Lol.

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this was posted to me in my newbi thread "try Nectar line by Syntrax" i checked it out and its appenrently gluten and dairy free its made from soy protein i think, has a sweetner i am not happy about honestly and not tried it myself but i will buy one and see.

thought it might help you too as a alternative to milk/based stuff