allywally 2 Posted January 21, 2013 Hi there I'm 5 days post op all is going well down 10lbs so far. Still have gas pains but they seem to be getting better. I drink warm mint Decaf tea before I go to sleep seems to help. Yesterday I started having diarrhea like bowl movements they haven't stopped. I'm going to call my dr. Tomorrow just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeslieW 92 Posted January 21, 2013 I do think that is pretty common. Its just your body healing itself. Congrats on your weight loss and recovery! I am 9 days post op. Welcome to the bandsters =). Definitely call your doctor with any questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allywally 2 Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks Leslie. I'm so excited to be part of the group of bandsters. This forum and support is just amazing so glad you are all here:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted January 21, 2013 My dr put me on Benefiber for the time I was on liquids which took care of the diarrhea...might be worth asking the dr about 1 CHEZNOEL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted January 21, 2013 More Fiber should help. Ask the doctor if this continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopefulnurse 0 Posted January 21, 2013 I was banded 1-16-13..I've lost 10 lbs since the start of the diet. I've tried so many different things through the years, I have fears this won't work either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supernurseD 5 Posted January 22, 2013 I was banded 1-16-13..I've lost 10 lbs since the start of the diet. I've tried so many different things through the years' date=' I have fears this won't work either.[/quote'] Hopefulnurse, stay positive and just listen to the band. I am 6 months post op and still have the fear of failure but as long as I try my best I'm okay. Road bumps are expected so don't get down from a bad week. Plus you just had the surgery! Best wishes! 1 newmeva reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newmeva 34 Posted January 27, 2013 I was also banded on the 16th and it is scary...but we will succeed this time...slowly but surely. I go to my first follow up appt on the 29th. Not sure how accurrate my home scales are but I think I have lost between 18 and 20 lbs...surgery day was 218 had lost 10 lbs preop..we will reachbour goals! 1 stephmccurley reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
