4 Days Post Op Tmi

[charmichelle 15]

I was sleeved on 8/10 and so far so good until today. I was abled to drink more so i decided to aim for the 64 oz. Ive been drinking the Isopure Alpine punch for Protein, plain room temp Water, sf popcicles, diluted juice. Well today i decided to drink the ensure that i got from the hospital (6oz). Im not sure if that gave me diarrhea or just the increase in liquids. Either way i'm terrified of getting dehydrated. Any suggestions?

[NDN_RN 527]

A little soon for full liquids? When were you to start the full liquids? According to my schedule full liquids after 7 days of Clear Liquids. You are only 3 days out. I have not been sleeved, but I am long time RN. My suggestion is go back to your clear liquids, sip sip sip. Diarrhea may be due to your system not being ready for it. Signs and symptoms of dehydration: dark urine, dry mucous membranes, suncan eyes, weakness, muscle cramps. Feel better and Good luck!

[NDN_RN 527]

Sunken eyes. I can't spell sometimes

[charmichelle 15]

Ensure was on my list. I got it on my meal tray in the hospital too. I dont think i will be trying it anymore

[charmichelle 15]

I cant have Jello this soon like others can

[NDN_RN 527]

Ensure is infamous for causing diarrhea, even in non wls patients

[mongola10 4]

I had my surg 8/7. My dr said clears two days and full liquids 12days. That is the new bariatric recomemded died. Im doing fine. The loose stools are probably due to all the fluids. Im also an RN

[NDN_RN 527]

I had my surg 8/7. My dr said clears two days and full liquids 12days. That is the new bariatric recomemded died. Im doing fine. The loose stools are probably due to all the fluids. Im also an RN

Goes to show you, every surgeon has their own formula. Still, ensure causes diarrhea in many patients/ people.

[luckylady131 51]

I'm 2 weeks out and have yet to have a "solid" BM - just moved to the pureed stage. I'm an RN as well. liquid in, liquid out as they say. Just keep sipping your fluids as you should - you will be fine.

[deb_fox 42]

I was on clear liquids for a week, then I graduated to full liquids. The Glucerna my Surgeon had me drinking the 2 weeks prior to surgery gave me the runs bad. It is a similar thing to Ensure. I was actually nervous about losing my bowels during surgery it was so bad. Fortunately, they had me cleanse my bowels first. Now, 8 weeks post-op, sometimes my muscle milk light makes me make a mad dash for the bathroom. I think all of these drinks are super sweet and that is what causes the problem for me.

[luckylady131 51]

I was on Clear liquids for a week, then I graduated to full liquids. The Glucerna my Surgeon had me drinking the 2 weeks prior to surgery gave me the runs bad. It is a similar thing to Ensure. I was actually nervous about losing my bowels during surgery it was so bad. Fortunately, they had me cleanse my bowels first. Now, 8 weeks post-op, sometimes my muscle milk light makes me make a mad dash for the bathroom. I think all of these drinks are super sweet and that is what causes the problem for me.

Muscle Milk has the same affect on me, and I gave it up. I switched to Isopure shakes and it's been better.

[charmichelle 15]

Thanks everyone. I have muscle milk too. I just havent started on it yet. My bff brought me some coconut Soup (like broth) for dinner that im going to try tomorow. NO MORE ENSURE!!!! The Isopure tastes fine with me. I also have a new found love for popsicles.