I need serious help here...

[Forensikchic 528]

WARNING: Might be TMI for some...I am about 14 weeks out from surgery and yesterday morning I woke up to intense cramping in my abdomen and diarrhea. I am usually constipated and only go about every two weeks. This cramping has continued now for more than 24 hours. I was up all night last night every hour on the hour with this intense cramping. I have no more stool left so nothing comes out, just horrible cold sweat cramps coming every minute or so. It felt like labor but it was in my intestines. I feel weak and tired now and my tummy still hurts and cramps but not as intense. Its in my lower abdomen. Has anyone had this happen? I didnt change my diet at all. I eat Talapia for supper most nights as I did the night this began. Any suggestions on what to do? Sorry if this is TMI for some.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I'm a nurse and this doesn't sound sleeve related, Sounds like diverticulitis or a GI bug, possibly C. Diff (if you have taken any antibiotics lately) I would go see your primary care doc. ASAP!

[Forensikchic 528]

I'm a nurse and this doesn't sound sleeve related, Sounds like diverticulitis or a GI bug, possibly C. Diff (if you have taken any antibiotics lately) I would go see your primary care doc. ASAP!

I emailed my surgeon and he said that it sounded like a virus but he wanted to know other details. he said i might need a night in the hospital for iv fluids if its not gone by sunday. I have not taken antibiotics so its not C. Diff I dont think. I may just have a virus. I am waiting to hear back from him now. I will keep you posted. thanks for writing back so fast. I am miserable.

[Baseball Mom3 0]

sounds like irritable bowl. I get this from time to time and is usually brought on by stress or something. They can give you a anti-spasm med like Dicyclomine.

[Shae 44]

I would lean more toward it being a virus unless you have previously been diagnosed as having IBS or have had this happen before. Be sure to keep the fluids going so that you don't get dehydrated.

I hope you feel better soon!

Shae

[Lisa821 29]

I'm a nurse and my first question would be "Do you still have your gall bladder?". If you do, you may be having biliary colic which may indicate gall bladder stones. It's common for gall bladder problems to follow dramatic weight loss. No matter what, I strongly urge you to see your doctor today! Sure it could be a virus but even if it's just that, you NEED to replace fluids. It's hard enough for us "sleevers" to get enough fluids in. We can't spare ANY to diarrhea or sweating.

Big hugs,

Lisa

[Forensikchic 528]

My doctor wrote back and said it might be C Diff after all. I am to go on liquids for 24 hours and see if that helps. I do not get enough fluids as it is. I know I should drink more but I am often not thirsty and cant gulp. Its extremely hard for me to get over 32 oz in a day. I know that is not good and I really do try to get more. i dont see how people do it. If I want to be healthy, I have to try to get 64 today and tomorrow while on full liquids and hopefully this will clear up. Thanks for listening to me whine and worry.

[twoboysandagirl 109]

I am praying you get better soon. Keep us posted:)

[gracemarie 6]

I am also a nurse and I agree with the colic as a possible culprit. I would go further to say, if this goes on for longer than 12 hrs. I would high tail it to the ER and quit guessing.

[Becca 108]

I hope you feel better. Sorry you are going through this.

[ava2011 2]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Have someone get you some Gatorade and just start sipping. Super important to try and stay hydrated. Just keep hanging in there. Let us know what happens with the doctor.

[LoserMama 37]

hope you get better very soon, yuck!

[Forensikchic 528]

I left work early yesterday to come home and rest. After a nap and a talk with my hubby about it, we decided to try the gatorade route. I drank a half a big bottle and went to bed. I slept all night! So far no more diarrhea! Yay! It must have been a bug. whew,... I am glad it seems to be over. I also am under 190 finally. I just dont want to see the number pop back up again like it has been doing for two weeks. I hate stalls. I hope I dont have any more. Thanks to everyone who helped me. I was so miserable and scared something bad was wrong.

[sunnyd 32]

Glad you are feeling better! It's so hard and stressful not knowing what is making us not feel good after the sleeve. You are doing great on your weight loss!!!

[Forensikchic 528]

I have been in a stall for a couple of weeks even gaining a pound or so and am so ready to see the numbers drop again. I think I finally broke it because I am back down to where I was two weeks ago, I just want to see it continue to drop and not go back up... I am a slow loser and everyone else that had surgery when I did, have far surpassed me at this point. Makes me sad...