Lactose Intolerance After Surgery - cross post

I've been reading that it is not uncommon to develop and intolerance to milk after surgery. I usually use milk in a protein shake.  I never had a problem before but now milk doesn't seem to sit well at all. Queasy and bloated feeling. Greek yogurt & cheese don't seem to have the same effect. Have you had similar issues and how long did it last? Are you able to tolerate milk now? I don't mind switching to soy or Lactaid.

I didn't have any issues but I know folks who can tolerate cheese and processed milk but not regular.  Soy may cause gas.  I have been loving all of the nut milks in my shakes at night.  I buy plain, no sweetner or vanilla or anything and they are low calorie and low carb.  During the day I use lemon tea or Caribbean cooler and water.  I use water when making my "creamer" for my decaf.  You may want to try one of the nut milks.

Unfortunately I'm allergic to tree nuts so the nut milks are out for me.

I haven't noticed any lactose issues, but ive pretty much eliminated it altogether, just because the unsweetened almond milk I use in my shakes is only 30 calories compared to the 180 calories in milk.  You do lose a couple of grams of protein going this route, but I use a scoop & a half of chocolate protein in my morning coffee so I get 35 grams there.  1/2 my daily goal. 

Good luck!

Our dietitian recommends using Lactaid milk the first few months until our guts heal and we get used to things. Also, a good probiotic might help. My issues didn't last long and was able to switch off Lactaid after a few months.

--gina 

I had a milk intolerance after surgery.  Honestly, I've been scared to try it again as it made me feel so bad.  I will though as I'm sure that can leave as easily as it came on.  I've been able to tolerate milk/dairy products like yogurt and cheese - it was just the milk I couldn't handle.  I will give it a go in the coming weeks though just to see if things have changed.

JC

I am 4.5 years out. Still lactose intolerant to regular pasteurized milk. Can eat cheese, yogurt, etc. I do NOT do Lactaid or any of the pretend milks...I want REAL MILK. Back in Jan of this year, I found Raw Milk (and yes, I read all the warnings on the CDC and FDA pages). I live 5 miles from a state that allows retail sales of Raw Milk from very regulated dairies.

Since Jan 2015, I have been able to drink an 8 oz glass of milk daily. NO issues but if I drink even ONE oz of pasteurized milk, I bloat and am miserable.