My doctor says I'm dumping on protein shakes

I'm 4 weeks post-op, and I'm having trouble with the protein supplements. It's not the taste -- I actually like the taste, having done Atkin for years -- but rather it's how I feel after I eat or drink a protein supplement that's bothering me. About half-way through a shake or 1/4 way through a protein bar, my head starts to feel woozy and I start feeling nauseated and ready to lay down. I mentioned it to my surgeon and he said, "Oh, yeah, sometimes folks dump on protein supplements." He did not, however, give me any suggestions on how I could stop this from happening. I was told "just do the best you can." I'm concerned, because I'm starting to avoid the stuff, and that's not good! Any advice is most gratefully welcomed.

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