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becca1960 07/20/2013

Hello everyone!

So, liquid diet...

For the last several months, on occasion (usually breakfast) i would have a protein shake, so I would think I am use to these things.

Then on day 2 of my liquid diet, I had to have fasting labs and after a long morning at preop stuff, and labs not till 1pm, I had my first protein shake of the day. Mind you, I was ready to chew a chair leg off at this point, so when I finally got to drink my shake, I drank it pretty fast...

Needless to say (joy knows this story! LOL!) it was not received well and I ended up with a quick bout of diarrhea that almost ended in disaster! (you can stop laughing now! LOL!)

I assumed it was because I downed this thing on an empty tummy and it just wasn't received well...

I am now on day 4 of this 'thing' and doing fine... however, the protein shakes are still upsetting my tummy. No more true diarrhea, but still a very upset tummy and a feeling I should stay near the bathroom! ...just in case!

I have tried different kinds of protein powders... GNC brand, Syntrax, Isopure.... So its not just the kind I am using.

Any clues? Is this a sign of something postop? Why now vs. months ago? (Maybe because there was more food involved then) My preop diet allows for a lite protein and veggie dinner, so there is still some food going in.

Last nite i had fresh Chinook Salmon (yeah, I am bragging! It was sooooo yummy) and zucchini. Tonight its fresh Halibut (my hubby bought the fish for me for my "last meals" LOL!) and broccoli. So there is still food going into my tummy... I just don't get this!

I can choke down stuff that don't taste good if its in the name of necessity (And hoping I can still do that post op!. but this feeling in my tummy afterwards, I don't like that at all! :)

bigred2000 07/20/2013

I becca, your turns getting so close!!!! I didnt have any problem before my liquid diet and then when i started the liquid diet my tummy would het upset when i drank my protein and diarrhea to i though it was because there was no food in my belly but post op ALL proteins make me sick. First my surgeon said i may have a allergy to whey so i tried soy then they said i may have a allergy to that to so i tried a ton of different brands and types of protein. Im lactose intolerant so that ruled out alot of them and im allergic to sufa which they didnt tell me that most if not all protein supplement have it so when our bellies empty it cause a more intense reaction. You should look at ingredientsand also if you have ibs or chroms it will cause icky reactions for some. Hope it gets better and yaaaa your almost there!!!!

deleted_user 07/20/2013

As I have ... um ... "aged" I have become lactose intolerant. Milk and ice cream in right through me.

If you're mixing with milk or drinking a milk-based product you could be intolerant too. Try a lactose tablet - Lactaid is the brand name but generics are fine.

See if that helps.

In the meantime I hope everything comes out ok. LOL

bigred2000 07/20/2013

Sorry my phone doesnt seem to know how to type or spell today i hope you can understand the messed up words!

becca1960 07/20/2013

Thanks Ladies!!
Red, your message came thru fine :) :) I know all about typos and auto correct!

And oh yeah!! Linda (Pancreatic) knows about my "day" too! LOL!

I'll try the lactaid and see if that helps...

farmgirl392 07/20/2013

Try adding some powder fiber to your shake, at least once a day. That may eliminate the diarrhea. Hang in there. IMHO, the pre-op liquid diet is the hardest part of this process. :)

deleted_user 07/20/2013

Just have to add: "Still Laughing"!!!! Seriously, I hope you can work out the protein shake problem. For myself I tolerated them just fine before surgery, after surgery it's different. If I end up drinking them a little too fast they make me sick. So try drinking them a little slower. I also noticed now I can't hardly tolerate the chocolate shakes, they taste way too sweet. The vanilla tastes much better to me now. Go figure, for a true choco-holic! =)

Boo1962 07/20/2013

Becca,

So weird you wrote this today, cause I bought myself some Whey Protein Mix with Isotope? today at walmart....

I don't have my surgery date yet, but the sucker cost me $19.97, so I thought I'd try it. It's chocolate. It's out in my car, and I was planning to mix it with skim milk.

I know there are a lot of products out there, but I like chocolate flavored, so got this one. They didn't have any small containers, so I'm pretty much stuck with it, if I don't like it, or my buddies from the Syracuse, NY Area can have it, if they like it.

My doc told me, protein shakes and liquids during the day, and then a balance meal, with 3 oz of protein veggie, for dinner. Sounds like our Dr's have their patients do the same pre-op diet for 2 weeks.

Let me know how it works out for you!! Feel better soon....you'll be on your way to better things to eat!!!

Betsy

becca1960 07/21/2013

Farmgirl,
Thanks for the idea!

I've not made it to the store yet for lactaid, so I think I'll just try the fiber for now as I have that on hand.... I've only one days left till bowl prep (at this rate I may not need it! Lol!) and clear liquids only. And who knows how it will all be for me on the other side.... so I think I'll figure out the rest once I cross over :)

And Joy, so glad I could provide you with some entertainment! LOL! And Linda too! She was 'there' with me all day that day via text! :) :)

Boo, I'll report back how it goes tomorrow :)
Luv you guys!!

deleted_user 07/21/2013

Hey Becca, I have the same problem. I drink protein in the morning and even though I mix with water I still need the bathroom. I am lactose intolerant and my protein does have milk products, at least it doesn't give me the intense cramps that usually come with dairy! Keep your chin up you'll figure it out!

KatLin 07/21/2013

Becca ......sorry but yes I am still giggling. of course you know its more our of being thee and doing that then anything............one tip here on out NEVER let them schedule fasting blood work that late in the day. This is very important after surgery your lil pouchie should not go that long with out food. You know my story .........well because of it I take no chit .

I have to say if you are doing more protein drinks it can make your intestines snarkey. They don't do that per say to me but they do enhance the meds I'm on for my colon. Not sure if it is a listed effect of protein but it is my experience

SgtSmith 07/21/2013

Before surgery I didn't have a problem at all. Now if I drink anything too fast it will make me ill. No diarrhea though. Milk sometimes causes a tremendous amout of gas!
I tried the protein powder in water and didn't like it. I tried it in milk and it was too thick so I began using alittle more milk. It will turn my stomach (pouch) sometimes yet. The protien/fiber bars like cnady bars make me sick now too.
I need to get more protein in I got a big can at walmart that is the highest protein they had and it is Whey isolate. I'd suggest drinking slower and maybe let it sit a few min at warm up a little.

jjklmommy 07/21/2013

When I was doing pre-op liquid, everything seemed to run through me more quickly. The beauty of pre-op is that you could chug the darned stuff and post-op you have to sip and even with that I have had issues with diarrhea post-op. Wondering if it may be lactose intolerance too. My 1 week appt is Tuesday and I will definitely be asking about this. I feel like I can't really leave the house right now.

becca1960 07/21/2013

Today I added a bit of ground flax to it, tossed it in the blender with some ice and water.... seemed to go down a bit easier and have not had tummy issues.

Tomorrow is the clear liquids and bowl prep... I've done this for previous surgeries.... so not my idea of a good time :)

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