so good soy based milk

Although surgery was a complete success it has it's draw backs. For anyone thinking of having this procedure done... think long and hard before committing. It is non reversible and personally for me it has been hell. Since the surgery my protein levels have hit the floor because my protein powder doesn't mix well into juices or water and it clumps in hot beverages. It mixes extremely well with milk but since having the surgery the new tummy doesn't seem to like milk products. It seems the new tummy now has an aversion to lactose.

Finally after being in the dumps and my hair starting to break after a dye job (yeah did I forget to mention if we don't have enough protein in our diets we can have our hair thin out and eventually fall out?... ) I'm very vain about my hair... so needless to say I was in distress.  I can drink this so goody chocolate soy based milk  without difficulty. It has 6grams per 250ml. I'm able to get through half a glass (4 oz) before my tummy is full and starts to hurt. Carbonated and caffeine filled beverages are a major no no!! I'm 7 weeks post opt tomorrow and I still get pains if I take a sip. A lot of the crystal lights bother me too, same as I am suppose to be able to eat cooked vegetables... steamed carrots hurt, steamed parsnips made my tummy unsettled. This has been no walk in the park but it has been successful I have come down a little over 30lbs since my actual surgery. Would I do this all over again?   NOOOO!!!!! The first 4-6 weeks are the worst no aggressive or excessive bending, no lifting anything over 10 lbs so that meant I couldn't pick up my little girl or one of my cats. I couldn't even put my diva on my lap :(

I tried the strawberry version of this so good milk and it didn't agree with the new tummy I found it almost acidy and painful to drink. the chocolate is a little chalky but you learn to acquire a taste for it. I have yet to attempt the white 2% soy based milk I will keep you updated.