Distrubing side effect...

[bluezfan01 0]

Has anyone had diarrhea since getting banded? I was banded 6-10 and have had nothing but diarrhea (liquid) since surgery. Should I be worried?

[illuminationlady 7]

At first I was constipated from the narcotics. When I stopped taking those I got diarrhea that lasted for a while. It's normal from what I've read here on this forum. Best wishes and a speedy recovery!

[NewYearNewMe2010 0]

The same thing happened to me. It took a few weeks to get back to "normal". Don't worry - it will get better!

[duncansmom 0]

I had surgery on the 10th also and have the same problem...well, when i can actually go....

[danielle b 32]

Banded on the 7th and still on clear liquids.....yes I also have it. I think it must be common while your on liquids.< /p>

[Cinderella9920 0]

banded 6-7 and had the same problem, actually had a normal stool yesterday. from what i hear the first two weeks are the worst.

[shilohgirl 0]

I was banded on 6-7 and had awful diarrhea and gas. It is getting better. I think it is just because we aren't eating anything with much consistency, therefore it will be liquid. My doctor said I could take some Pepto if I needed to. Hopefully the more solid type food added it will get better!

[bluezfan01 0]

Thanks everyone... Doesnt sound like I have anything to worry about. I did scare myself yesterday, took my nephew out to the splash park, didnt get wet but played a little, guess I got too much sun. Ran a low grade fever for a few hours, took a cool shower and was better. I guess I really am a newbie...LOL my friend teased that that was something she knew because she had had surgery before.

[Rummy 0]

It is quite normal because all you are taking in is liquids. It will return to normal when your diet changes... then you have to deal with not going as often as you did prior to surgery.