feeling ill, help needed

[Debbiebur1 0]

I had lap band on May 26^th and immediately felt great. Well day 4 and I am nauseous and running to the bathroom every 10-15 minutes. I am still on a liquid diet and feel like there is nothing I can do. I am more than a little panicked. I left a message for the doctor by with the holiday I am not getting any response. I could use any advice I can get. I have read on some forums that diarria is very common with Lap band and I am starting to wonder if I have made the right decision. Help.

[elcee 3,341]

At the moment it is because you are only consuming liquids. Once you get onto a normal diet things should settle down. Plus if you are on Protein shakes you may have some form of lactose intolerance or intolerance to one of the other ingredients. They don't agree with everyone. I would look at what I was eating/drinking and if you have introduced anything new that you are not used to e.g shakes then cut them out.

The other possibilty is that you may have picked up some kind of bug. So concentrate on what you would do normally with gastro. Stick to Clear Liquids - no dairy products and concentrate on keeping hydrated. If it doesn't stop you may need to go back to emergency.

[parker62 8]

I had lap band on May 26^th and immediately felt great. Well day 4 and I am nauseous and running to the bathroom every 10-15 minutes. I am still on a liquid diet and feel like there is nothing I can do. I am more than a little panicked. I left a message for the doctor by with the holiday I am not getting any response. I could use any advice I can get. I have read on some forums that diarria is very common with Lap band and I am starting to wonder if I have made the right decision. Help.

Hang on my dear, i felt like my whole world had caved in on Day 4. Believe me it will get better. You made the right choice and you will find that out pretty soon, Best of luck.

[Debbiebur1 0]

Thank you so much for the words of encourgement. I was terrified and just needed to know that it would pass. It helps to talk to people who have been there.

[phatgirl 2011 1]

Debbie!

Gurl u are not alone. I was banded on 5/23 and went through it myself had the runs up till yesterday due to all Clear Liquids. I recently upgraded my Soup to cream of potatoe and voila all gone. I just mushed the potatoes up really well and i guess it's sticking to me well. Quelled the diarrhea. Hang in there. This will all be worth it in the end. Believe it.

[Time2BHealthy 1]

I was banded on 5/24. Up until yesterday I was hating myself for doing this! Today is day 7 and I feel awesome. I'm almost embarrassed because of the pity party I gave myself. It gets better. Hang in there!