Hello all, I was just banded on 05/27/09 and I am doing better everyday. However, I am having issues with bloating after I drink almost anything UGH. I am drinking extremely slow to the point where I could almost use a dropper instead LOL. I saw my doctor today for follow up just to find out that the PROTEIN I need for energy is what is causing me the bloating...just great. If I don't drink the protein I get very weak and if i do drink it I fell bloated and miserable.

My dr suggested that I continue to try different protein drinks or try egg white powder, yummy. Has anybody out there experienced this? Any suggestions? HELP I am sooo uncomfortable all the time with the bloating....

Have you developed lactose intolerance? I haven't been banded yet but recently went through the nutrition class and she said it was a possibility that we may become lactose intolerant after banding. Try lactose-free milk or soy...it may help.

Hi Zimazoon ... how are you do with the shakes? Find anything that you can tolerate ?

your body can only process so much protien at a time. If you read up you will find that if you digest more than normal you will develop gas. Try cutting the amount of protein mix you have in half. Also avoid mixing with milk period. Get a mix that you can use with water. Isopure alpine punch is a very good one. Also try getting liquid amino acids. It has protein and you can mix with water and has a flavor similar to that of OJ. It also helps your body to absorb protein better and helps with loose skin.

Thanks Andrew6 for the good advice !

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no problem, we all are learning. I just get alot of free time to do internet searches and alot of trial and error.