Question:
WHY CAN'T WE DRINK MILK AFTER WLS ?
I know we're not supposed to drink milk after WLS,but I have tried it & it doesn't seem to bother me in any way. — BLSLIM77 (posted on August 15, 2003)
August 15, 2003
Why aren't we supposed to drink milk? This is a new one on me. I'm 8
months out and drink fat free milk (Fortified with dry fat free milk) every
day. If somebody knows something different, please post.
— MissPriss
August 15, 2003
I have milk every morning with my cereal. Never has been a problem for me.
Below goal and loving life!
— Mindy S.
August 15, 2003
Drinking milk in my protein shake is the main source of my nutrition at
this point in my journey (3 weeks post op.) I have heard that some people
cannot tollerate milk after WLS but you don't know unless you try it. IMO
FF milk should be used exclusively.
— Char G.
August 15, 2003
My dietician said nonfat dry milk was a very good source for protein etc. I
was never restricted. Regular has caused some people to dump becasue of the
natural sugars in it but that's the only reason I can think of.
— snicklefritz
August 15, 2003
Some post-ops, on advice from their surgeons, omit milk. Milk has a lot of
natural sugar (lactose) and is therefore high in carbs. Not having a carton
in front of me, I beleive there is something like 12 g of carbs in 1 cup of
milk, even skim milk, and only 8 g of protein - not a good ratio.
Personally, I never could stand the stuff as a drink, but I still use it to
cook with (just not everyday). Also, some people give it up because they
are lactose intolerant after surgery.
— Ali M
August 15, 2003
Just got back home from my 3 month post-op diet consult at the Mayo Clinic
and they told me to drink at least 3 8oz glasses of skim milk a day. Plus
I have Carnation Sugar Free Insant Breakfast with a tablespoon of dry non
fat mik add to it daily. I have no problems and have lost 60 lbs.
— Peter L.
August 15, 2003
Many people become lactose-intolerant after the RNY surgery. In a normal
stomach, the milk mixes with the stomach acid and curdles prior to entering
the intestines, where the rest of the digestion takes place. Post-op,
this milk is entering the intestine with little to no curdling taking place
in the stomach and can cause the GI upset known well to lactose-intolerants
everywhere. Dairy products like cheese and yogurt are already partially
digested and are tolerated much easier...JR
— John Rushton
August 15, 2003
I lived on skim milk fortified with dry milk powder the first couple of
weeks after surgery, at my dietitian's urging (I just couldn't drink the
regular protein drinks). I still ocassionally have skim milk with high
fiber cereal, or in S/F puddings. I do think sometimes the restriction, if
there is one, is related to the amount of lactose sugar in milk, and the
fact that some people do become lactose intolerant following surgery.
Interestingly, a couple of years ago, a previous primary care doc told me
to stop drinking milk. He said it is high in sugars and other things we
just don't need as adults. He pointed out that no other mammals drink milk
after weening, and that grown humans don't need milk. Maybe your doc's
restriction has to do with this line of thinking.
— Vespa R.
August 15, 2003
I have been drinking milk since I was a new post op without any problems.
As a matter of fact it was the only way I could get fluid and protein in
the beginning since eating was so difficult and I couldn't do the protein
shakes anymore. I use lactose free, fat free milk. I have lost 135 pounds
in 10 1/2 months so it hasn't slowed things down one bit for me!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck to you. Wendi
— lovemonterey
August 15, 2003
Are you lactose intolerant pre-op? They say you will get worse post-op,
but I am the exception to the rule. I drink 1 or 2 cups of milk a day and
have no problems. My nutritionist asked me to drink them because I didn't
like the protein drinks. Now it's just a good habit. I drink 1%.
— mrsmyranow
August 15, 2003
Milk is God's/Natures way of fattening babies (human and animals). However
I believe in all foods in moderation. Thankfully I have no problems with
milk, but it does have sugars and in my opinion alittle high in caleries.
But I have milk occassionaly. I see no reason why we can't have it.
Drinking alot of it would be fattening, but some does'nt hurt if you can
tolerate it ok.
— Danmark
August 16, 2003
For the first 3 months I wasn't allowed to drink milk, but after that I can
have 2 or 3 4 oz glasses a day. I think most people are concerned about
the sugar milk contains, but I've always done well with drinking it in
small amounts. Good Luck!
— Heidi H.
August 16, 2003
Skim milk was on our list for approved "full liquids". I drank
about 4 oz of skim milk a day for the first 3-4 months post-operatively to
get some protein, calcium, vitamins and calories. I still try to drink a
couple of small glasses a week to maintain some calcium and haven't had any
trouble with it.
— SteveColarossi
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