I had my gastric bypass on August 26 and I have noticed that I can not drink milk(which sucks) every time I drink some milk I start to cramp up really bad. Another thing that I can not drink is those sugar free packets that you put in Water to flavor them. Is this normal

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You might have become lactose intolerant; I, and many other folks do....I drink Fair Life milk - it is lactose free and has less sugar and more Protein than regular milk. You can find it at practically any grocer now. It is more expensive than milk - but tastes great!

I do not tolerate fat well at all - one bite of a fatty piece of meat, for instance, will make me so sick I cannot eat for hours.

I also have a short list of foods that I can no longer tolerate (such as eggs). I try them out every few months to see if my body likes them any better - lol - but the short list of foods that I cannot tolerate is a small price to pay.

I generally do not drink anything to sweeten my Water, but when I do have found that I like some better than others; you might just want to try different things. Your sense of taste has probably changed.

You are still not far out from the surgery. Remember to try new things slowly so that you are gentle on your stomach. Good Luck!!

It's not uncommon for people to become lactose intolerant after surgery but then for it to go away in a few months, or even as long as six months later. Your sweetener packet may have sugar alcohol which makes my tummy cramp up too. I second the fair life suggestion!

LACTAID and Fairfield has been a lifesaver for me I had the same issue..also cant drink it ice cold..

The water flavoring packets are great, but LOADED with acid, which caused me tummy pains early out. I can drink them now just fine. Your tums is super sensitive right now. I would say that stopped bothering me around month 5.