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Effects of Protein Shakes

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becksnky    25

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I started the Atkins shakes and felt very bloated and gassy. Definitely need something different. Must be the dairy as it does contain milk Protein.< /p>

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ShanRN    58

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Switch to soy. I switched at the beginning of my 6 month diet, anticipating having lactose issues at some point. I really can't tell the difference and they taste yummy with it. I've been using Optimum Nutrition but purchased some Unjury from my surgeon's office. My preop starts 7/29 so I refuse to touch them again until then lol

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SkinnyScrapper    57

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I begin my 2-week pre-op diet on 7/29. I used the Atkins Protein shakes as Meal Replacements a few times this week to try them out. Now' date=' I have been very gassy and bloated.

Has anyone had this problem with their shakes? Is there anything I could do to avoid gassiness and bloating during my pre-op diet?[/quote']

I was very gassy the first day and then I switched to lactaid and almond milk. That was a big help. Also, too much sf Jello also made me sick.

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miss_cee85    160

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Switch to soy. I switched at the beginning of my 6 month diet' date=' anticipating having lactose issues at some point. I really can't tell the difference and they taste yummy with it. I've been using Optimum Nutrition but purchased some unjury from my surgeon's office. My preop starts 7/29 so I refuse to touch them again until then lol[/quote']

Wow! I haven't considered switching to soy. Thanks! We start pre-op the same day. What date is your surgery scheduled for?

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becksnky    25

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What other Protein Shakes can you use if you are having problems with lactose intolerance or getting the bloating and gassy feeling?

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LDallas    108

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I can only drink Lactose free or almond milk, with whey ISOLATE powder. The big tubs of powder that are not "whey isolate" bother my stomach even if mixed with lactose free milk. All the pre mixed bother me, too. BTW this was not the case before my surgery. Newbies beware..the almond milk has no protein! I like it now though, because of the low cals.

VSG 10/25/12

SW 300

CW 220

51/F...5'10"

Sz 22/24 to 16/L

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Heather Meyer    103

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I can only drink Lactose free or almond milk' date=' with whey ISOLATE powder. The big tubs of powder that are not "whey isolate" bother my stomach even if mixed with lactose free milk. All the pre mixed bother me, too. BTW this was not the case before my surgery. Newbies beware..the almond milk has no protein! I like it now though, because of the low cals.

VSG 10/25/12

SW 300

CW 220

51/F...5'10"

Sz 22/24 to 16/L[/quote']

Hey ...we have almost the same stats pre op....are you an apple shape or pear? How long did it take to get down to 220?

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LDallas    108

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Heather, i'm hourglass. Dont know what fruit that equates to!! My SW in oct was 300 so it took me 9 mos to get to 220.

I dont exercise per se, other than walk dog, because my back is bad. And i'm 51, which prob doesnt help either. I hope to be in 190's by nov 1 but at this rate i'm thinking i may not make it.

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EddiesAngel    14

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I begin my 2-week pre-op diet on 7/29. I used the Atkins Protein shakes as Meal Replacements a few times this week to try them out. Now' date=' I have been very gassy and bloated.

Has anyone had this problem with their shakes? Is there anything I could do to avoid gassiness and bloating during my pre-op diet?[/quote']

Are you taking a probiotic?

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EddiesAngel    14

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How do u do that?

I put 8 oz. milk in blender, add ice to your liking add Protein powder and Splenda. Blend until liquified. The ice makes it like a shake I guess.

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