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I have had a long road with vomiting, lactose intolerance, and not being able to do Protein powders post-op. Pre-op I could do pretty much any one that tasted good with no stomach issues. Well, I finally found one I can do post-op.

Literally, the ONLY one I can do post-op. I tried Designer whey (yes shocked me that I could do a milk based one) Plain & Simple. It is unflavored (though I can taste it in water/almond milk). I've figured out the only way I can drink it is to make an iced Chai Tea with sugar free vanilla Soy Milk, pure vanilla, and a 3/4 scoop of the Protein.< /p>

If I use a whole scoop of protein I'm back to vomiting and feeling stomach pains. This is a relief for me because I wanted to try and up my protein and I couldn't do it without something in liquid form.

Hope this helps anyone who is not able to do Protein shakes post-op. Again...this is a whey product which I've found I cannot do using any other Protein powder or RTD.

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Glad you found one that works! :)

That's half the battle sometimes finding one that tastes good and settles well..,

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You should try a whey Protein isolate it has no lactose and its the leanest form of protein I use Precision whey protein isolate from Vitamin world it's my favorite.. 30 grams for 130 calories is amazing mixes easily too

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I totally understand you. The ONLY one I can stomach is muscle milk light. The flavors are pretty descent. chocolate and peach mango.

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