Im 1 week out.

Since surgery, Ive been able to add yogurt and more milk products. However, Ive been extremely lightheaded, exhausted and dizzy the last 2 days. My lips even feel tingly when Im up or move too fast. I also have diarrhea with bad cramps. Im not complaining too much about that bc I havent gone since before surgery. But my question is- how do you know you are lactose intolerant? I had a small cheat today. The kids had tacos so I had a tiny bit of sour cream, cheese and some taco meat flavoring. I instantly got cramps. I am wondering if its bc I did that (I mashed it up very well and ate slow, it was maybe an ounce worth) or if its bc Im lactose intolerant. I have also seen that this could be signs of anemia. What can I take for that? Im going to call my surgeons office tomorrow but wanted to check here first...any ideas?

Edited August 22, 201511 yr by bonniegold

It could be any number of things

It's

Always best to talk to your surgeon . I easy told I was a little anemic right afterthought surgery they suggested that I take Iron. Everyday an I do feel a whole lot better since I have but that was me

Good to know! Ill def ask about that. Just hoping its nothing serious. I cant wait to get over the stress of blood clots, leaks etc etc...lol how far out are you?

Feeling much better this week!

Make sure you are getting your liquids in. Sounds like dehydration. The surgery won't make you lactose intolerant, either you were before surgery or you weren't. You probably cannot tolerate those foods yet, dairy is heavy. I would try again further out. Exhaustion is normal 1 week out, especially if you are not getting in enough fluids.

Thank you! Thats so good to know that the surgery cant cause lactose intolerance. I cant wait to be further in...this recovery has been a rollercoaster!

It can. I am the same. Milk is broken down by certain enzymes if u don't have much in your body it's harder to digest the stomach helps the gut by starting the breakdown process. If the stomach can no longer do this and you gut can't handle it whole it can happen. Also the enzyme production can he trummaed in to stop producing. For example I am lactose intolerant when pregnant until about 3 months after. Then production of lactese gets going again and I don't have extreme runs n gas when I have dairy in fact I'm fine. I am slightly gutted it's come back. But hopefully a few months down the track it will be OK.