lactose intolerant

nfarris79
on 3/8/11 4:15 am - Germantown, MD

So wanting to see if anyone has found some good whey-alternatives. I'm pre-op and take lactaid tabs to be able to avoid gas/diarrhea with my protein shakes but fear it may be worse post-op. Even whey isolate, which is supposedly lactose free, gives me the runs. Any suggestions? I've been eyeing some of the soy- or hemp-based powders at Whole Foods.

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

fatfree2b
on 7/22/11 9:37 am - TX

VSG on 09/06/11

Hi I was looking through some posts trying to find out if anyone else had the lactose problem with the whey protein. I cannot tolerate the shakes or protein bars either. did the lataid tabs help at all? did you find a good alternative?
Thanks,
Mary

nfarris79
on 7/22/11 10:41 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

Mary - I figured out the problem once I transition to solid foods postop; liquids in, liquids out. Postop I haven't had lactose intolerance since having solid foods though I still buy lactose free milk. Unfortunately, now I have the other extreme problem - constipation! But no problems with whey protein at all now, though a bit sensitive to sugar alcohols so some bars cause "digestive distress" (e.g. toxic gas).

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

fatfree2b
on 7/22/11 9:18 pm - TX

VSG on 09/06/11

Thank you, I am looking for some soy protein to see how I do with that. My surgery will be soon, (waiting on a date), they are submitting to the insurance next week. I am just worried about getting in my protein after surgery. It would be nice if I was not lactose intolerant after surgery. :) Thanks again.
Mary :)

TNgal_Knoxville
on 7/28/11 10:13 pm - Knoxville, TN

Good morning Mary...I found Soy protein powder shake mix.at Walmart and also on walmart.com. They carry the EAS brand. Good luck with your search.

May the wind always be at your back and the shinning sun be on your face.
Connie

fatfree2b
on 7/29/11 10:39 am - TX

VSG on 09/06/11

Thanks tngal, I am going to check that out and try it.

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