Gastric Sleeve 6/15/23 and now lactose intolerant

[JenniferLilly36549 0]

I had surgery 6/15 and for a few days my dairy based Protein Shakes making my tummy upset. Is this really common?

[LindsayT 562]

I had issues with dairy for a few weeks after surgery. It's a lot better now in smaller doses. I've had ricotta, cheese, and yogurt just fine. I'm not a fan of milk right now. I'm not sure why, it just doesn't appeal to me. So maybe try dairy again in a few weeks to a month and see how you do.

[BabySpoons 538]

I'm a BIG milk lover and my dairy based Protein Shakes upset my stomach quite a few times the first couple weeks after surgery. I noticed though that I was able to eat other dairy products with no problem. Also, some do have trouble with air bubbles causing gas, etc. from blending their drinks. I continued drinking milk despite the random bouts of running to the bathroom.

Thankfully mine wasn't lactose intolerance. Just a fussy tummy. It eventually got better and became a non-issue.

[Arabesque 6,538]

It can happen though it’s usually just a temporary sensitivity. Try some lactose free or plant based products instead. So many to choose from these days.

PS - Lactose free skim milk can taste very sweet so if you are sensitive to sweet at the moment just use the full fat/cream version. The fat content isn’t that much & shouldn’t have much impact on your total fat content for the day … unless you’re drinking gallons.

[catwoman7 10,908]

yep - common but for most people, temporary

[SleeveToBypass2023 1,845]

I'm one of those weird people that developed all kinds of weird stuff after my sleeve surgery. I developed a nasty shellfish allergy and I'm completely lactose intolerant. I can only have almond milk (which is ok because it's healthier and gives more calcium). I get the unsweetened vanilla almond milk. For icecream, I also get the lactose free, low carb, low sugar pints of Rebel icecream.

[ms.sss 14,755]

i had a mild case of lactose intolerance prior to wls. i was able to eat ice cream for instance, but not drink a glass of milk.

since surgery (4.5+ years ago), i seem to have gotten more sensitive to dairy, where i now have to have a lactose pill to enjoy ice cream or creamy Soups with no issues.

cheese, however seems to still be ok. yay!