5 days 10lbs

[allywally 2]

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?

[LeslieW 92]

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.

[allywally 2]

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:)

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

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

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

More Fiber should help. Ask the doctor if this continues.

[hopefulnurse 0]

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.

[supernurseD 5]

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!

[newmeva 34]

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!