sandielaw

First and foremost, call your doctor. I suspect they won't even have you come in, but it can't hurt to call. It's not unusual to experience new food intolerances after a major abdominal surgery. My doctor said the easiest way to tell if it's dairy is to cut it out of your diet almost completely. Then add it back slowly and see how your body reacts. There are very few actual tests that can determine if you're lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy. A food diary with notes about your symptoms is a great way to identify the potential problem. Usually, the problem is lactose intolerance. That just means your body isn't producing enough of the enzyme lactase to digest the lactose you just ate. Most often, you'll react with cramps, gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Wheeeeee! Milk and soft cheese (mozzarella, cream cheese, ricotta, etc.) have more lactose than hard cheese (cheddar, swiss, colby, etc.) and yogurt. Most people can tolerate some lactose in their day to day diet. It's when we consume large amounts that our bodies decide to rebel. There are a few over the counter products that supply the enzyme needed to digest lactose. Just take a pill before eating anything with milk and you're good to go. If the problem is a true dairy allergy, you're more likely to experience things like a rash, breathing problems, or vomiting. An allergy is an immune response...your body sees milk as the enemy. Dairy allergies affect far more children than adults. I know you can develop an allergy at any time, but dairy allergies are extremely rare in adults.

Throwing up everyday is NOT normal. If you can hardly get a drink down, it sounds like you need a little bit removed from your band (unfill). Call your doctor and schedule an unfill. Let us know how it goes!