Banded 6 days ago and concerned

[OKCurt 0]

Banded 6 days ago. I'm on two weeks of full liquids and have diarrhea. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to take something for it yet. I see the doctor for my one week follow up in a couple days and will talk to him about it if it continues. I hope that is normal. It makes me wonder if I'm now lactose intolerant as I have been mixing my Protein shake with skim milk. My stomach growls often heh. I hope the passing of gas will stop eventually. Have others experienced this?

[t.redfield 0]

Hi, I am actually on day 4 and am having the same issue. I have had it 4 times today. I have only been able to get 32 oz of Fluid down so far and 1 Protein Shake. I feel better then yesterday. The only issue is the bathroom issue.

[Rachel412 116]

liquids in, liquids out. Totally normal, as is the growling stomach. It'll go back to normal when you start eating solid food again.

[TKW 501]

yes... it is totally normal!!!

[mauraclegg 29]

Totally normal. Thank goodness for this site because I went through the same thing and was freaking til I read about it on here. Def normal. It will ease up

[ccruz79 0]

i am having exactly the opposite effect. 3 days after banding and nothing but pee. Wondering how long this will last. Of course i haven't eaten that much but still... I am wondering when there will be some movement

[CheckYes 46]

You also might want to switch from whey Protein to soy if you are lactose intolerant.

Banded 6 days ago. I'm on two weeks of full liquids and have diarrhea. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to take something for it yet. I see the doctor for my one week follow up in a couple days and will talk to him about it if it continues. I hope that is normal. It makes me wonder if I'm now lactose intolerant as I have been mixing my Protein shake with skim milk. My stomach growls often heh. I hope the passing of gas will stop eventually. Have others experienced this?

[Sistersue 12]

If you are on Clear Liquids, don't expect much until you move to full liquids. That said when there is something, it will be liquid. Beware of accidents too, if you know what I mean.

[Rachel412 116]

i am having exactly the opposite effect. 3 days after banding and nothing but pee. Wondering how long this will last. Of course i haven't eaten that much but still... I am wondering when there will be some movement

Also normal- since you're not eating anything, nothing's moving down the pipes. Usually people are stuck for a few days, then VERY VERY NOT STUCK for a week or two. It passes though!

[EwaBeachRN 0]

Diarrhea is not necessarily normal.

This may be as you suspect a lactose intolerance. Diarrhea without Fluid replacement (drinking more) can lead to dehydration. We don't want that.

Diarrhea may be a result of irritation from manipulation of the gut during surgery, but again it is not ideal as it may lead to dehydration.

Liquids in does NOT mean diarrhea out. Maybe more urine, and smaller and fewer normal bms--- not loose bms.

I suggest calling your doctor's office to see what he/she suggests.

Constipation can be normal after surgery because your gut will be slow from the anesthesia and the use of pain killers. Drinking extra fluids and walking helps with the constipation.

hope this helps!

[scoutstar29 2]

I was banded a week ago and my Dr recommended milk of magnesia to help "get things moving" again. It isn't a stimulant. If you take it before bed, when you wake up you should go.

[doodle:) 0]

I had this same problem after surgery. It was caused by the artificial sweetener in the Protein drinks. GNC make an unsweetened whey Protein powder. I mix it with frozen fruit to flavor it. Within 24hrs of switching the diarrhea was gone.

[teekii77 5]

i am having exactly the opposite effect. 3 days after banding and nothing but pee. Wondering how long this will last. Of course i haven't eaten that much but still... I am wondering when there will be some movement

Hi ccruz. I got banded on 4-28-11. My experience was the same as yours. It had been 7 days after my surgery with still no bm and boy was it painful. My Docs nurse finally had me to take some milk of magnesia and it definetly helped. I feel like 100% better now. Just make sure you're up walking around and drinking enough and still after that nothing call your doc. I'm telling you I think I went way to long by the time I talked to nurse I was doubled over. Now I'm Kind of loose like the rest of these folks hear but compared to how I felt This is way better. Good luck