GNC Protein Powder makes me nauseous!

Michele1az
on 2/9/14 12:26 am - Mesa, AZ

RNY on 08/26/13

I am 5 months out from revision RNY. I have lost 80lbs so far getting my protein from food, but lately I have been trying GNC Protein powder which is 60g a serving. I put in 12oz of 2% milk and 3 scoops of powder. I blend it all with ice and it tastes great, but when I am done I have to lay down because I feel so sick.

Has as anyone else gone through this? I have checked the sugars and it is only 3g, so I am confused at why I feel so sick.

HELP!

Michele

Michele in Arizona

Surgery:8-26-13

poet_kelly
on 2/9/14 12:31 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I don't know why it makes you nauseous. But if you are getting enough protein from your food,and the protein shake makes you nauseous, I wouldn't drink it.

Kelly

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sonyamarie75
on 2/9/14 1:36 am - OH

RNY on 08/20/13 with

That's a lot of protein in one serving. Yikes! You could try just a half of a shake and see if you can tolerate that. Maybe its the 12 oz of milk all at once? I know I am pretty sensitive to milk now. I can do a few ounces at a time... No more than 8... and even sometimes that bothers me.

Good luck.

Sonya B, Toledo, Ohio- RNY 08/20/13

Day_dream_believer
on 2/9/14 5:09 am

Try drinking it with water or half water half milk.

I have found some protein shakes make me sick, but I have never figured out why.

You can always return the tub to GNC for a refund.

angeleigh
on 2/9/14 6:12 pm - angier, NC

RNY on 09/17/12

It might be the sugar in the milk. Or even lactose intolerance. Can you drink that much milk on its own without feeling sick? I know I can drink about 1/4 of a cup and it will make me feel a little sick but not to much, but anything over that and I am very sick to my stomach.

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PetHairMagnet
on 2/10/14 12:37 am

RNY on 05/13/13

I cannot tolerate cow milk any longer.

Why are you trying to get 60g in all at once? My doctor wants me to have protein at least 3x a day and prefers 5. Are you required to get it all in at once? Have you tried almond milk or jus****er for your shake?

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