Question:
I'm 2 weeks post op and for the 1st 11 days was able to tolerate milk, and milk

products. The last few days I've begun to suspect lactose intolerance. (Feel kind of queasy and very bad staomach pains) I eliminated dairy and felt fine but then yesterday had a protein shake made with SF tang. (which I had last week with no prbblem) It is a whey based protein powder and I was in agony for the rest of the day.    — ellen R. (posted on September 16, 1999)

September 16, 1999
Hi I am 4 weeks post op and I am lactose intolerant also. But my doctor told me I would be before I had the surgery. Make sure your protein drink doesn't have milk in the ingredients somewhere. I have been told that some do. I can tolerate milk products like cheese, yogurt, etc. You can try Soy milk and rice milk. I haven't tried these yet, they do suggest that you water these down go before of the high sugar content.
   — bperrin