Having a Really Hard Time With Protein Shakes

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I am lactose intolerant, and so far the best shake for me is Ispoure Lo-Carb; it's 99% lactose free. I've tried soy products and other lactose-free products, and this one is the safest on my stomach. Even the brand recommended by my doctor's office was too harsh.

Problem is, even with the Isopure Lo-Carb, I get an upset stomach.

I don't know how I am going get through the liquid stages when I can't tolerate any of the formulas.

Can I use Immodium during the liquid phase or will that interfere somehow?

Thanks in advance!

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Yes, you can use Immodium. Have you tried the ready to drink (RTD) shakes from Medifast? They are soy based. I am allergic to milk and did fine with that brand.

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Highest Wt 440 lbs, Banded on 3/30/06 (351 lbs)
Dr. Geiss, NY
5/25/06 1st (1.5 cc in an 11 cm VG Inamed Band)
6/21/06 2nd, (2.5 cc) 7/20/06 3rd, (2.0 cc)
9/07/06 4th, (0.3 cc) 10/18/06 5th, (0.3 cc)
12/7/06 6th, (0.5 cc) 1/4/07 7th, (1 cc)
2/13/07 8th (0.2 cc) 3/26/07 9th (0.3 cc)
5/7/07 10th (0.25 cc - total of 8.85 cc)

have you tried any of the lactase-replacement products that aid digestion of lactose? The names of them escape me right now....

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have you tried any of the lactase-replacement products that aid digestion of lactose? The names of them escape me right now....


Lactaide is the one I am familiar with.

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Elisabeth :)

Highest Wt 440 lbs, Banded on 3/30/06 (351 lbs)
Dr. Geiss, NY
5/25/06 1st (1.5 cc in an 11 cm VG Inamed Band)
6/21/06 2nd, (2.5 cc) 7/20/06 3rd, (2.0 cc)
9/07/06 4th, (0.3 cc) 10/18/06 5th, (0.3 cc)
12/7/06 6th, (0.5 cc) 1/4/07 7th, (1 cc)
2/13/07 8th (0.2 cc) 3/26/07 9th (0.3 cc)
5/7/07 10th (0.25 cc - total of 8.85 cc)

Thread Starter  

I do about as well with Medifast RTD as I do with Isopure, and I went with Ispure only b/c I've read it's not a great idea to have a lot of soy if you have a thyroid condition (I'm hypo). Lactaid has no effect.

Thanks for your replies. I am glad that at least I can use Immodium.

Thanks again!

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I didnt drink a single protein shake through the liquid phase and I"m still here to tell the tale. I hate em, and I dont believe you need 10 million grams of protein a day anyway.

I had juice, water, yogurt, and loads and loads of soup - real soup that I made and it was full of lentils and pasta and meat and vegetables and I just blended it to varying degrees depending on my progress - with stock or a can of tomatoes. I even blended spaghetti sauce.

I did fine, I lost loads of weight and I didnt keel over from protein deficiency. I took a liquid multivitamin.

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