Hello all. I am new to this forum. I am 18 days postop and struggling to get my protein shakes. Prior to surgery…nonissue. Now any dairy causes me to go to the bathroom. I assume this is normal due to the rapid dumping from stomach to intestines. Has anyone found any tolerable non dairy protein? How did you get your protein in postop? Also… I was home on FMLA for 2 weeks postop. Felt great so I went back to work Tuesday. Now for the past two nights I’ve had some left sided flank pain. What could it be? This happen to anyone else?

there are a fair number of people who seem to become lactose intolerant after surgery. Sometimes it's temporary, sometimes not. That might be what's going on. Can you handle plant-based protein shakes? If so, that would be the answer. I personally haven't tried any, so I can't comment on the taste - but maybe someone else can..

Edited February 4, 20224 yr by catwoman7

I have always been lactose intolerant. My team approved the Ripple powder to make the shakes, and OWYN shakes pre made. The approval was based upon nutrition, protein and sugar content. Some who have suddenly switched to intolerance say they like the Fairlife lactose free milk with collagen protein thrown in. I haven’t tried that yet.

As for pains and tweaks. Your body is going through a lot. I still find it weird I can go down stairs one leg then the other. Weight and arthritis kept me from doing that until recently. Of course my thighs then reacted to being woke up again. Just give yourself time, it’s all weird and good. If you have concerns call your team.

I use lactose-free, nondairy premade GNC Lean Shakes with 25 g protein in Swiss Chocolate flavor. Never had a problem