Anyone had problems with Glucerna? (Might be too much info for some)

Hi There.

I'm post-op a week and 3 days. I have had constant nausea until they switched me from Carnation Instant Breakfast to Glucerna. I've been on Glucerna for about 36 hours which has helped with the nausea. About 6 hours ago I started having bad diarrhea. I've had this 3 times since 1:00 pm today. I'm wondering if I'm having a reaction to the Glucerna or did I pick up a bug some how?

I would love to hear anyone's thoughts.  Thanks.

Suffering,
Robyn

I found Glucerna was all I could tolerate for the first week and 1/2.  I did have diarrhea after I drank it.  I found that if I only drank half at a time, that did help somewhat.  I did eventually get better after you start the soft phase.  I've actually become quite oppisite in the last week.

That stuff can make a baby post op VERY sick - might I ask why you HAVE to have it?

	Glucerna Shake — Creamy Chocolate Delight
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	Nutrition Facts
	Serving Size	1 can (8 fl oz)
	Amount Per Serving
	Calories 200 Calories From Fat 60
	% Daily Value*
	Total Fat 7g	11%
	Saturated Fat 0.5g	3%
	Trans Fat 0g
	Cholesterol <5mg	<2%
	Sodium 210mg	9%
	Potassium 400mg	11%
	Total Carb. 27g	9%
	Dietary Fiber 5g	20%
	Sugars 6g
	Protein 10g	20%

I could not tolerate the Carnation Instant Breakfast so my surgeon's office reccommended glucerna. Do you have another suggestion? Thank you.  :)

YES!  Throw that high-carb crap in the back of the fridge and find some low-carb protein powders or drinks - or dump anything with LACTOSE in it for a while.

Carbs and milk sugar can really play havoc on your gut - and make you dump harshly - especially this early.

Hit a vitamin/health store and look for low-carbs and high protein...

Isopure is a good choice...

Thanks, I picked up some ISOPURE Alpine punch, I pray it will help me out. It's chilling in the firdge right now.  :)

It should not cause any reaction ....

The Alpine Punch is awful... it was the only flavor they had. I just can't win, this is my 6th type of protein shake and they all make me sick.  :(

i certainly don't know it all, but the glucerna doesn't look that bad to me.  it has more carbs than might e desirable, but they don't look astronomical to me, and as much as you are struggling, if you can keep this stuff down, i don't see how it can hurt as a temporary solution.  i personally would rather have diarrhea than nausea.  i would just like to see you get a chance to stabilize post-op and not be miserable, you might get a little strength and then your body might get a little more resilient.

what do your instincts tell you?