Bad Luck with Isopure

Before I had my revision to the RNY, I had a VBG. At that time I used Isopure for my protein shakes, because it doesn't have any carbs or fat. Plus it packs 50 gms of protein. I mixed it with milk and I did fine. Now I've had a revision to the RNY and my gall bladder removed. I've been drinking the Isopure shakes, and they've been making me slightly nauseated. I chalked it up to the fact that they took my gall bladder, and I thought it was the milk causing the nausea. Yesterday morning, I drank a protein shake for breakfast. I had diarreah all day long! But I wasn't nauseated, I just couldn't quit running to the bathroom. So I decided that today I would mix the Isopure with water instead of milk. Two hours later (nothing else to eat yet), I had to leave work due to major stomach cramps, nausea (almost vomited), major diarreah, cold sweats, headache, and dizziness. I was barely able to drive myself home. I slept for a long time and woke up feeling better, but I have major gas. I've read here on forum that whey protein is tasteless and can be added to just about anything, so I am going to try that. Any other suggestions?

Hi Becky Are you using a full serving of Isopure ( 2 scoops) for your shakes? If so it just may be too much protein at one time especially if you are adding milk to the mix which gives you another 8 grams. The body can only handle about 30 or so grams at a time so if your doing the full serving plus milk you're taking in 58 at a time Try only using 1 scoop and see if that help. I've been using the Isopure for about 2 months without any problem at all. Regards and hugs,

You know what? You're right! I was using two full scoops in an 8 oz glass of milk! Then today, it was two scoops in a cup of water. Thanks for telling me that! Geez! Something so simple!

Sorry, I forgot to thank you!!! Thanks so much!

My pleasure Hope that does the trick for you.

Right now, I feel horrible! I guess I must have poisoned myself with protein! Man, what's worse is the fact that I now remember somebody saying that you could only absorb 30 gms at one time. I just forgot! What an idiot I can be sometimes! I missed a whole day of work because of this!

I make my shakes with light soy milk - less calories and sugar and FF milk and more protein!!! cant beat that... tastes like milk to me I prefer 8th continent brand.... I mix with BioChems 100% whey protein - 2 scoops 100cals 4g sugar 20g protein

Thanks. I'll have to try that.

Hi Becky, I've only had dumping syndrome once and it was because of an Isopure fruit drink, so whatever is in it, it doesn't agree with me either. I use whey protein all the time, but for some reason I can't use Isopure. Hope you're feeling better! Jan 298/152/135

Becky; That sure sounds like dumping, although you may have developed lactose intolerance. It's pretty common post-RNY. I'm not sure if having your gall bladder out would contribute as well. I hope you're feeling better soon. Blessings, Jennifer 253 / 158 / 137