Possible Stomach Virus???

DivaDee84 · July 30, 2011

One month post-op & I'm experiencing really hard stomach cramps & diarrhea!!! Is this normal at this stage?? My stomach is making gurgling sounds too!! I already can't get enough fluids down so I'm afraid with the diarrhea I'll get dehydrated...the more I try to drink I get super nauseated!! Ughhhhh!! Helpppppp!!!!

Adri · July 30, 2011

No, this is not normal at all. At this point you should be enjoying going off liquids and trying mushies. I would try cutting out the dairy for a day to see if you have developed lactose intolerance. LI is notorious for causing gas, cramping and diarrhea. Don't drink ice cold Water, and don't drink it fast, that causes diarrhea for me. Drink cool water and sip sip sip all day. If neither of these pertain to you perhaps someone else has some other ideas. But if your condition lasts more than a couple of days without slowing down, I think you should call your doctor.

Hubie · July 30, 2011

Ijust got over the stomach virus. My wife just had diarrhea and nausea forthree days. I had both plus server stomach cramps for 4 days. They would takeyour breath away. Went to my surgeon (scheduled appointment), they said thiswas normal. All better now, I hope you get to feeling better.

myrori · July 30, 2011

There is something going around right now! I would say sip sip sip, get some Gatorade G2 to help with electrolytes.

DivaDee84 · July 30, 2011

Thanks to everyone! I do agree the spasms take my breath away..it's basically like contractions I have to breathe through them. I tried to eat & drink & it hurts sooooo bad! Feels like my esophagus is sore & anything that's trying to go down can't fit..I hope this gets better!!