Powder protein with milk is killing my stomach

rhon1017
on 3/29/15 10:40 pm - Gastonia, NC

I'm in intense pain this morning.  It seems like everytime I make a protein shake using the powder my stomach gets bloated and I feel really really sick and run to the bathroom a lot.

If I drink the premade shakes I don't have this problem.

 

Any ideas?

 

VSG on 04-08-15, Weight Day of Surgery 219, M1-15 lbs, M2-17 lbs, M3-10 lbs; M4-6

 

    

    
ElizaM
on 3/29/15 11:04 pm, edited 3/29/15 11:04 pm
VSG on 07/24/14

Are you mixing the protein powder with milk? Try unsweetened almond milk or even jus****er. Make sure your protein powder is Whey Protein Isolate, like Isopure or Syntrax Nectar. Whey Protein Concentrate can include lactose.  Many people experience lactose intolerance after surgery.

   

32F 5'8" High weight: 432 | Consult weight: 396 | Surgery weight: 335 | Current weight: 170

spuddzy
on 3/30/15 2:26 am - NY

Try Whey Protein 100 you mix with water...I like Vanilla Crème. It really works well...

spuddzy

                

    
Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 3/30/15 3:10 am
RNY on 08/05/19

What type of protein powder is it? Some people have trouble with different kinds. Perhaps switching (whey, soy, egg white...) will help?

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Lionetta
on 3/30/15 4:35 am - AZ

So sorry you're having that issue. I tend to have that problem with Premier Protein, but not with Nectar. I mix mine with almond milk (30 cal) or ice water, depending on the flavor.

You can get a Nectar Variety Pack Sampler from S103 Inc Health Supply. I called 866-333-7403 to order mine and there is one packet of every flavor. Cost is $16.99 - including shipping. Best thing I've done! 

 



HW: 335 SW: 279 GOAL: 150 ~ or less. 

 

 

Tracy D.
on 4/2/15 4:59 am - Papillion, NE
VSG on 05/24/13

Some people become lactose intolerant after surgery.  So if you're mixing your protein powder with milk - well, that could be the problem.  Do what another poster suggested and try unsweetened almond milk.  If it doesn't cause problems then milk was your culprit.  

100% whey protein isolate powder is what you want also - if you're using something that's a blend or a concentrate it can still have lactose solids in it that cause problems.  100% whey protein isolate is much better tolerated.  And more quickly absorbed and digested by the body. 

 Tracy  5'3"     HW: 235  SW: 218  CW: 132    M1: -22  M2: -13  M3: -12  M4: -9  M5: -8   M6: -10   M7: -4

 Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week

 Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

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