is diarrhea a bad sign?

[drummer 1]

Hello all, ok i'm now 4 days post-op (banded june16th)..Since yesterday i have been noticing my bowels. i'm running 2 the restroom everytime i drink a Protein Shake. its like diarrhea..i'm worried since i haven't been taking my Vitamins since surgery.. can anyone help me out plz. is this a bad sign something is wrong?

[dk4k 15]

If you were on a pre-op liquid diet, then you've only had liquids for quite a while now. Maybe there's no more solids in you? I honestly don't remember getting diarrhea post-op, but I don't think you need to worry unless you start feeling really sick or get a fever.

Take care!

[mynuday 1]

I had my surger on 6/6 and haven't had anything but diarrhea. So I sure hope it is not a bad sign. Just keep up with the water-which I am also having a problem with.

Congrats. on the surgery and enjoy the weight loss.

[chassyboo 0]

I was on the liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery and had this problem the entire time. Maybe it will go away when you gets solids. If you are worried, give your doc a call.

[Rachel412 116]

liquids in = liquids out!

[sorcia1 2]

I get that problem from the whey-based Protein powders and shakes...maybe try egg or soy-based ones and see if it goes away.

[BajaMedGroup 6]

It can very well be the high liquid intake, but do not disregard it!

Beware if your:

• Evacuations are copious
• Evacuations smell 'more' than normal
• Evacuations last more than 48hrs

If you experience any of this, head to your PCP.

[kll724 3,055]

I think that you are probably experiencing loose bowels, as opposed to diarrhea. I had very loose bowels while only taking in liquids. Beef broth made me have to run. As the op said, liquids in, liquids out. I think that you are fine, but if you are worried, call your surgeon's office. Karen