CRAMPING!!!!!!!

Has anyone had really bad cramping right after surgery???/ I am 10 days post op and have had severe cramping---doctor took me off dairy and its very hard to get liquid protein without dairy! But the stomch cramps I get when I eat/drink things is so bad I tend to not want to . I have been told I have one week to get back on track with the protein ---while avoiding milk/dairy products or they will have to start IV's again. I just don't understand all of this painful cramping ---not nausea--Hoping someone outthere can help out with some information. Has anyone experienced this??? Thanks for your help!

this happens every time you eat? the dr knows about this? sometimes things did not agree with me, but i would not say cramps, are you eating slowing and chew chew chew? and taking sips not gulps? try gnc for some protein drinks....keep us posted

I had really bad cramping & gas from milk. I have switched to soymilk, & am doing better. Have you tried Isopure? It has 40 grams of protien per bottle. You can find it a Meijers or any GNC.I also found that drinking something too cold or hot irratates my new tummy. Also, I use Designers Whey,(a big box from Wal-Mart) which has 25 grams pro. per 8 oz. & you can mix it in water.(I use 3 ice cubes;1/2 frozen banana; & 13 c. of the mix with 8 oz. lite vanilla soymilk. It whips up & is like a "shake" Just drink it very slowly-sip-sip!!! If your problem continues I'd get yourself back where you had surgery, & have it checked out!!That is what the ER. is for.Don't hesitate too long, if you can't get in your protien- it is vital!!! I wish you all the best, feel better soon, (((hugs))) Ellen

Thanks for your advice!--I sent my husband out for the Isopure (will get the whey next) and have switched off of Milk and feel much better!! Thanks again!

I had severe cramping a week out from surgery...turned out to be an infection where the JP Drain was...they removed the drain and put me on antibiotics. Make sure you check your temp to see if you are running any kind of fever...and see if you can get in for an appointment....better safe than sorry

Thanks for the info everyone--I have been back to the doc. they think it is a reaction to milk or dairy--however I did just have my drain tube taken out and that did help a lot. Still cramping though so I think I'll try the Isopure. THanks for the advice Ellen!!!

Thanks for making me feel better! I did just have my drain tube out and I do feel better since then. My doctor believes I am just having sensitivity to Milk so that is limiting my eating. Thanks for the advice on the Isopure Ellen!! I am just glad to know that I am not alone in this!! Many thanks!! Stacey