Question:
If I am lactose intolerant will lactaid help?

Will lactaid or other special milk usually be OK? I love milk and my doctor recommends it. I just wonder what alternatives I would have if I cant drink normal skim milk anymore...    — bob-haller (posted on July 8, 2001)

July 8, 2001
You can buy Lactaid Milk or the Lactaid drops that are added to your normal skim milk and it will nutralize the lactose. I don't think it effects the taste of the milk either.
   — Diane O.

July 8, 2001
Bob, my daughter developed a significant case of lactose intolerance 3 weeks post-op lap RNY. Although our surgeon stated that some patients "outgrow" this, she is now 18 mos. post-op and that hasn't been the case for her. However, she buys Lactaid milk and carries Lactaid tablets with her at all times which take care of her symptoms completely. I was surprised that I could detect absolutely no taste difference with Lactaid milk, and that it has a much longer shelf life than "regular" milk. It also is available in low-fat and non-fat varieties.
   — Diana T.

July 8, 2001
Hi Bob, I am 7 weeks post-op (Open RNY) and I tried regular milk a few times and though I didn't dump, I did get some major stomach quesiness for an hour or so. I tried the Lactaid and I had no problems at all. And yes it does taste very similar to regualr milk.
   — Maureen P.