Lactose malfunction

Tonight I was hungry and decided to try a little of the great grains protien cereal.  I put a splash of milk on top and ate it slowly. Wihen I was finished I felt pretty darn terrible.  (Actually still feeling pretty darn terrible)....

so, what was it?  Is the milk my problem or the carbs from the cereal? Or am I missing some hidden sugar somewhere? I certainly don't want to relive this experience again so if someone has some wisdom I'd love to hear it.

 

thanks!

Maybe it depends on how far out you are, but I am almost three months out and I personally wouldn't eat them. Too high in sugar and very very high in carbs. I might try something different? 

I agree. I was out at work or I wouldn't have tried it...but it had protien which beat some of the other options that were laying around....(Swiss cake rolls and Pringles) I'm just terribly suprised at how rotten I feel....I'm wondering if perhaps I'm lactose intolerant...cause every time I throw some milk to something I'm feeling this way....

When was your surgery? I honestly would start to carry snacks with you when you leave the house, then you don't have to panic to find something to eat 

4 weeks Monday. My nut said soft cereals are ok but I'm voting no.......good word on carrying snacks. I usually do but wouldn't ya know......

I wish I knew..I am about a year out and had the same issue the other night For me I think it might have been the combo of the 2. I have had small amounts of milk and small amounts of cereal by themselves with no issue, but put them together and I felt like I was being punched in the gut for 2 hours.

I was lactose intolerant prior to surgery and it is worse post op.  Many patients do develop a lactose intolerance post op.  Wait a few weeks or months and try it again.  A lot of things that bothered me the first few months post op do not bother me now.  Cereal is still a hit and miss for me.  I use Lactose free milk but early out couldn't stand the sweetness. 

I'[m 5 weeks out and recently tried Quest protein bars. They have 20 grams of protein and the white chocolate raspberry bars taste fantastic.  I carry them in the glove box and in my gym bag.  Perhaps this could be an option for you while away from home.  Sorry to hear the cereal and milk made you nauseous,  Live and learn.  Good Luck !

Thank you, guys. It absolutely was a life lesson.  I'm just going to steer away from milk for a while....and find a better choice than the cereal for now.  :)