Protein Shakes Making me feel Sick.

Does this happen to anyone else? When I drink a protein shake, it makes my stomach upset. and its been a couple of different brands its happened with.

Are you using milk or water?  Why type of shake, when was your surgery?

On day 1 and 2 of my liquid diet I was drinking ensure and it was making me feel terrible. For around half an hour I would have an upset stomach, feel hot and feel like I was going to vomit.
After the 2nd day I got used to it and I havent had any problems since.

Mine are mixed with water and boy do they upset,y stomach

I had the same problem, and essentially, stopped using them.  The only kind that doesn't really bother me is the zero carb Isopure clear pre-made protein drinks.

If there is lactose in them, try using a Lactaid pill.  If you are making them with milk, try using water, or a lactose-free type milk.  If neither of those things work, then I'm really sorry.  It sucks.

I had to switch to a soy isolate shake for that reason

I only mix them with water, the weird thing is im 3 weeks out and in the beginning I was fine and the past couple of days i just cant stand them. I couldnt even finish half of one this morning

Check your protein powder.  If it has whey concentrate listed in the ingredients...the powder has lactose in it.  Even if you mix it with water... if you are lactose intolerant...it will bother you.  There are lots of whey powders that are 99% lactose free.  I use Body Fortress Whey Isolate from Walmart.  It says right on the label 99% lactose free.  Mixing with Lactaide milk, soy milk or almond milk will not help if the protein powder is loaded with lactose.

Also - I noticed that after a few weeks of drinking certain protein drinks i needed a flavor break. I would start gagging if I tried to drink them...not sure why. Then I'd try something else and not have an issue.  I recently tried Nectar fruit powder you mix with water and they aren't bad. You can try sample pouches of them if you go to the Vitamin Shoppe.

But I'd have to agree it could be the Lactose being the issue.  Even if you didn't have any issue before lots of people do post-op. 

 

Yes! After surgery I had to switch to zero carb isopure. I could not take the texture of any of the protein shakes, RTD or mixes, no difference if they were water or milk based. They are pricey, but I try to buy them during sales and I have my gold card too. I sip on one bottle for the whole day- thats 40 grams protein right there. Love it!
Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you!
jenn