Lactose Question

I hope this doesn't come out sounding really dumb but I need to understand something here.  If a product says it is lactose-free yet it has milk listed as an ingredient, then is it really lactose free?  I know I have mentioned this before about me being so severely lactose intolerant and I *NEED* to liven up my protein intake.  I'm very nervous of putting anything in my system that has milk listed as one of the ingredients - dumping is NOT fun as I'm sure most of you are aware and when I dump I am very sick.  I want to place an order with My Bariatric Pantry for a sample package of Syntrax Nectar.  f anyone can advise me, I sure would appreciate it.  

The whey isolate protein powders are supposed to be very very low in anything "lactose". Some people get along fine with them some may be sensitive to other things in them such as artificial sweeteners. Try the sample and see how you do. Sorry, this experimentation phase is kind of rough.
--gina

I was lactose intollerant for a short time post op.  I had to switch to Muscle Milk Light.  At GNC I then found products that say that they are lactose free because they have enzymes to combat the lactose effects.  I use Hydro Whey from GNC.  30 grams of protein per scoop.

Lee, I've been using a lactose free shake from GNC too and so far it's been good - no problems.  I know it's not the best protein source but right now until I can afford to get something different this is what I have to do.  The shake is a new product, called Lean Shake and the RTD choice is 25g of protein per shake.  I was using Muscle Milk but my surgeon said he'd prefer that I used something else because of the calorie content and sugars were a bit high.  Sigh. 

Thanks everyone for the support.  I know this is a temporary stage, just sucks right now.  

Check out the GNC Hydro Whey Protein Powder.  It has the lactose enzymes to counteract problems.  It's lower carb than the Lean Shake.  I tried the chocolate Lean Shake yesterday and I think it tastes like Muscle Milk Light which I don't care for anymore.  Hydro is also lower calorie.

Good luck!

I have not had my surgery yet, But im very lactose intolerant too.  I have not had any problem with the Whey protein isolate powders

Welcome aboard!  Congrats on the decision to change your life for the better.  :-))

I use Lactaid, Silk Soy, Almond Milk or Coconut Milk for my creamer/milk needs.

I also use an OTC Mega Digestive Enzyme before eating anything questionable (or even afterwards when something is just sitting in my pouch - ugh).... fats, protein, carbs whatever... I haven't had the foamies (or worse) since I brought it on board.

A Lactase digestive enzyme that specifically breaks down lactose and may be a good standby to have on hand in case anything makes your pouch grouchy.

Good luck Karen.  :-)

You mean like Lactaid caplets?  I have considered it.  It's horrible to have something sitting in my pouch and making me feel like heaving - which I have done.  I'm looking forward to my digestive system straightening out some and getting back to some sense of normalcy. 

Lactaid is the name brand of a lactose free milk product that I use. I see that it's also the name of a lactaid OTC product.

What I'm thinking of is Lactase as the name of the digestive enzyme you might want to try, in capsules rather than tablets, for easier assimilation.  For example:

http://www.vitacost.com/NSI-Lactase-Enzyme-10-350-FCC-units

There are some that are cheaper but if you look, this has the equivalent FCC units in ONE capsule instead of requiring 3, so it's more bang for the buck.  For a severely lactose person, I would think this would be the safest way to fly.

Hopefully, like another poster said, the lactose intolerance went away after a bit.

Couldn't hurt to try it Karen.  Good luck!  :-)