interesting observation about raw whole milk

poet_kelly
on 2/19/12 3:26 am - OH

Since switching to raw whole milk, my partner has lost almost 20 pounds. I had read that the increased fat (we used to use skim milk) would not cause weight gain, that it was actually a good kind of fat, but that was definitely something he was concerned about. I don't think the only reason for his weight loss is the change in milk. He doesn't even drink milk every day. He's been eating a lot less junk food and more fruit lately, too. I'm sure having an apple for an afternoon snack instead of a snickers bar has a lot to do with it. But it's just interesting to me.

He also does not have symptoms of lactose intolerance anymore - he does not stink up the whole house when he does have milk!

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

nfarris79
on 2/19/12 3:28 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

That's awesome!

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.

poet_kelly
on 2/19/12 3:29 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

It is - both the weight loss and the decreased stinkiness! He's all excited because he needs to go buy a new belt, his old one doesn't have enough holes now.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

Country_Girl_Annie
on 2/19/12 3:48 am, edited 2/19/12 3:48 am

RNY on 01/30/12

My nutritionist thought I was crazy when I said skim milk gives me painful, stinky, gas but 2% or whole milk doesn't. Sounds like I'm not the only one!

Drinking higher fat milk never seemed to affect my weight one way or the other, but it was much easier for me to digest.

HW 270 / SW 256 / CW 212

poet_kelly
on 2/19/12 3:49 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I don't think it's the higher fat that does not give him gas, I think it's the fact that the milk is not pasteurized. Pasteuring milk destroys the enzyme lactase, which helps you digest the lactose.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

april89love
on 2/19/12 4:13 am - NC

RNY on 03/16/11

You are benefiting from the milk the way God intended it to be. It is definitely better for you.

Sandy

HW 225, SW 219, GW 140, CW 124

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

Tammy G.
on 2/19/12 7:42 am

RNY on 06/16/11 with

I would LOVE to be able to find/buy raw milk. I drank it as a kid and it was soooo good. We have goats and I don't mind goat's milk, but fresh cow's milk--OMG. We would buy a cow but the drought situation here in TX makes finding good hay difficult.

Distal RNY 6/11 SW 456 CW 311 Complications: Small bowel strangulation 12/23/2012, non healing surgical incision--ongoing. Still.

Jane N.
on 2/19/12 10:49 am, edited 2/18/12 10:51 pm - Round Rock, TX

RNY on 08/02/10

There was a guy up in G'town that sold raw milk. I wish I could find his contact info again. We had a coop that would buy from him once a week and I'd pick it up from someone's house. It got too annoying for her though, so she stopped.

ETA: I found it! Dyer Dairy

Tammy G.
on 2/20/12 5:44 am

RNY on 06/16/11 with

Ah, I might have to call them next time I am in the Austin area. I'd have to get some ice chests since it is about a 7 hour drive home. Wish I could find some closer.

Distal RNY 6/11 SW 456 CW 311 Complications: Small bowel strangulation 12/23/2012, non healing surgical incision--ongoing. Still.

YankeeRose
on 2/19/12 8:01 am - Meadville, PA

RNY on 06/21/11

That's awesome. I've never tried Raw milk. Does it taste different?

Tammy
Luck 'o the Irish
HW399/SW362/CW219/GW130
*37 lbs were lost pre-op

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