[1thinmama]

I am 17 days post op from laproscopic gastric bypass. I am wondering if I am developing lactose intolerance. I was quite "bound up" initially post op, but this weekend, the flood gates "opened". I don't have any other signs of dumping, nor am I eating high sugar/fat foods - just the pureed diet as prescribed by my surgical group. This weekend I added 1% cottage cheese to the menu. Has anyone had similar experiences with dairy at this stage of the game?

thanks for your continued support!

'mama

[DeMarie]

Too soon to say what it is for you, I think. Everyone is pretty much bound up at first, so it may not really be intolerance, or not 100% dairy intolerance. It's a crap shoot in the beginning (haha...) - somethings get you, some don't, and not every time (so glad I could help you!! or did I confuse you worse ).
Keep a journal and see what happens, what combos work, which don't - it takes a little while to see what bothers you and what was just a one time thing, especially at first when you are healing. That's also why it's important to only add one or very few things at a time - see how your body reacts. And even at that, later out will be different anyway - you really do have to take it one day at a time. Good luck

[Trulykath]

Lactose intolerance is VERY common post op...I just want to add not to give it up...try it again in a couple of weeks or a month. What does NOT work this early out may work later down the road....it's very trial & error at this point since you are VERY early out!

[sburtonh]

I was not regular for a while. Hard then soft then back again. good luck

[Imlosinit]

Hi K...I know you've been thinking about the lactose thing for a while. Hopefully, you can get it resolved. Keep up the good work though. You're doing great.

[DocSanae]

Things tend to change as you go along and your body heals (you're very early out yet) so take your time.