I am not exactly sure what are the signs of lactose intolerant. I have been having so much trouble with my Protein shakes. I posted this in another thread but thought I might get more answers if I posted it in a thread of its own.

I am starting to think I have become lactose intolerant. Even before surgery I always got a tummy ache after I had milk or ice cream or something like that but I love milk and ice cream so I just dealt with it. I guess it wasn't that bad. However now it is much worse. For example yesterday I had one Protein shake and I had stomach cramps for about two hours and I just felt ill. It finally went away and I felt much better. When I think about it I get that way after I eat yogurt as well. It's just not nearly as bad.

Anyone have a clue if that is lactose intolerant or if it's a different problem? Any thoughts?

Try unsweetened almond milk with your shakes. See if the stomach pains go away.

I am not exactly sure what are the signs of lactose intolerant. I have been having so much trouble with my Protein shakes. I posted this in another thread but thought I might get more answers if I posted it in a thread of its own.

I am starting to think I have become lactose intolerant. Even before surgery I always got a tummy ache after I had milk or ice cream or something like that but I love milk and ice cream so I just dealt with it. I guess it wasn't that bad. However now it is much worse. For example yesterday I had one protein shake and I had stomach cramps for about two hours and I just felt ill. It finally went away and I felt much better. When I think about it I get that way after I eat yogurt as well. It's just not nearly as bad.

Anyone have a clue if that is lactose intolerant or if it's a different problem? Any thoughts?

Yes you have a lactose issue....besides most women need to stay away from dairy...unsweetened almond milk is a great substitute for milk. Surgeons tell us that if your not lactose intolerant you may become that way after bypass.

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150

Definite lactose sensitivity. I had the same thing as you pre-op. some things bothered me, some didn't. I honestly haven't tried much dairy since surgery but so far the small amount I have tried has been ok.

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Sounds like you're lactose intolerant. Seems like yogurt doesn't bother us quite as much as milk does, probably because the bacteria in it breaks down the milk sugars. I use light soy milk with my protein shakes and I love it!

I'm going to try the oh yeah shakes from gnc and see if that makes a difference. I'm so sick of the tummy cramps from trying so hard to reach my protein goal.

Try the lactaid milk. I really can not tell the difference when mixed in my protein shake.

I got diarrhea after surgery every time I used 1% milk with my shakes. Doctor said to switch to lactaid and it's been fine ever since.