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, 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?

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

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.

I'm happy to see that I wasn't alone with the side effects of the Atkins products. Thanks for all of your replies & helpful tips ladies.

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?

Hi everyone! Just wanted to update you all. I went to SAMs Club to purchase the chocolate Premier Protein Shakes. I had one this morning. I ABSOLUTELY love it. No side effects so far, I'm not hungry, and I've already had 50% of my required protein! Yay!

I am glad this worked for you. I love those shakes too.

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

I would like to know too...i am drinking premier protein shakes and i feel horribble...gassy bloated nausea..yuck!

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

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?

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.

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?

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.

Are you taking a probiotic?

No, I'm not. The guy in GNC also suggested that. But, Premier shakes are working out well for now.

Heather' date=' 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.[/quote']

Rofl..i am an obtuse hourglass..used to be hourglass turned round...... basically i look like my hourglass was stuffed with lots of fudge and its going to blow up from being overfilled.