New here with a question

Hi! I had a RNY on 5/7 and was previously borderline lactose-intolerant, but now it's definite. Any ideas how to make the full liquid diet a bit more palatable without dairy? Thanks so much! Jen

Hello Jen and Welcome to the MN board!! There are meds you can take for lactose intolerance. Also they have special milk you can use. Mix it with Carnation Instant Breakfast. That is a good source of protein. I hope someone else has some other ideas for you. Hugs, connie d

I am doing SlimFast shakes for my preop because I also  found out I was lactose intolerant. They work well.

Ensure makes four flavors of HIGH PROTEIN, (Banana, Chocolate, Berry, Vanilla)  all of them are lactose free.  You can also add UNJURY unflavored protein to anything else.  One of my favs during LD was to add unjury unflavored to V8.  There are lots of options for you.  Many of us share your plight. P

Welcome to the board!! I, too, found out I'm lactose intolerant after surgery.  So, I use lactaid milk with SF carnation instant breakfast and because that is too sweet for me, I add a scoop of unflavored unjury to it.  Adds more protein and takes away from the sweetness. I like Isopure's Alpine Punch protein powder, tastes like punch.  Otherwise, I can't do any other protein powders. Good luck and again, welcome! Debi

I drink lactaid which is lactose free also there are all kinds of soy milks as well.