Diahrrea After Surgery?

[Ola Tess 21]

So I was sleeved 11/28. I had a really hard time taking in Any liquids - even clears without pain and nausea. I stayed an extra day and upon discharge I was able to sip Water, Powerade and a few spoonfuls of Soup. Around day 3 I started having loose watery stool that happens around 10x a day. It's not just when I eat or drink. I'm hardly taking in enough liquids - about 40oz a day of water/ gaterade and a few bites of cream of wheat so I don't think it's lactose. I'm just afraid I'm working so hard to get the fluids in and they are going out faster. Has anyone else had this happen.

[ebthompson2010 126]

Very very normal!! It will last for about 3-4 wks. I know it's hard and uncomfortable. Honestly sometimes I was afraid to pass gas because I didn't want to have an accident. It will pass. When you start eating more dense Proteins it will get better. Then you'll wonder why you are going for like 3-4 days at all. And it's because you eat so little it takes time to push everything through your intestines. Everyone is different. REMEMBER THAT

[ebthompson2010 126]

I'm 4 mos post op btw

[Crystal Lavoie 29]

Yes, this is normal. And believe me when I say to never trust a fart!! Not a good idea, if you know what I mean??!! Haha

[jkl94597 34]

Yep! Totally normal. I had it on Day 4 but it seems to have gone away (at least for now)

[elizabethowen79 34]

I have had it since before my surgery, I did Protein shakes for 2 weeks pre-op. At hat time I figured it was liquid in, liquid out. I'm now 26 days out, been on soft foods for the past week. I am still having frequent watery stools. The kind where you stop mid-sentence when talking to someone because you have to go RIGHT NOW. My doctor is going to run a stool sample, think I may have c. diff. I work in a large hospital and could have gotten it from there before surgery.

Anyone else have c. diff or other infectious diarrhea after surgery?

[cnunez77 29]

Yes I too had the Hershey squirts lol not fun it Went away about two weeks post op now I'm just constipated and apple sauce has been helping a little bit. But don't worry it will pass

[Ola Tess 21]

Just an update. I called my surgeon today cause the diahrrea just seemed too much to me. Seemed like more was coming out than I was taking in. He had me come up to the hospital to the Ambulatory Treatment Center and I got an iv and 2 liters of Fluid. He said some loose stools can be normal but not as much as I had. I felt like a million bucks when I left there. And the diahrrea completely stopped , haven't had any in over 12 hrs. So hopefully it was a stomach virus or something. I actually wanted something to eat for the first time in 5 days!!

[joyful noise 101]

I never had the loose movements, but I still battle Constipation. Miralax has become my best friend. The Fiber wasn't working and the Milk of Magnesia would not stay down. I am hoping this all straightens out soon. I am 7 weeks out.

[june13sleever 223]

After 1.5 years I am actually constipated sometimes...which for me NEVER happened before surgery. I HATE CONSTIPATION!

[t3max 14]

I am currently 6 days post op. I have been having some abdominal pain and diarrhea for a few days now. I went to the surgeon yesterday and they gave me 2.5 liters of IV Fluid. They also took a stool sample. They called me today and told me that they found a bacteria in my sample. They gave me a prescription medicine. I hope this gets better soon. It's miserable feeling.

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[t3max 14]

I am currently 6 days post op. I have been having some abdominal pain and diarrhea for a few days now. I went to the surgeon yesterday and they gave me 2.5 liters of IV Fluid. They also took a stool sample. They called me today and told me that they found a bacteria in my sample. They gave me a prescription medicine. I hope this gets better soon. It's miserable feeling.

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It turns out I have C. Diff. I came to the ER following direction from my sergeon because I have been having increasing abdominal pains. They just did a CT scan with contrast to make sure I don't have a sleeve leak. Please pray for me. I will keep you all updated.

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[abetterme4.2 268]

It turns out I have C. Diff. I came to the ER following direction from my sergeon because I have been having increasing abdominal pains. They just did a CT scan with contrast to make sure I don't have a sleeve leak. Please pray for me. I will keep you all updated.

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Keeping you in my thoughts. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[t3max 14]

ER doctor says that he doesn't think I have a leak, however it appears I do have hematoma in my abdominal area. I am admitted over night and my surgeon will come see me in the morning. Ugh. This sucks.

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[Ola Tess 21]

I'm so sorry to hear about u- praying for a fast recovery. They wanted to test me for c diff also the day I went back and got fluids but the diahrrea stopped -Completly and I have not had any in 2 days. Feel 100% better but still struggle to get my fluids in. They said I prob had a stomach virus- great time for that. My dumb luck! Keep us posted and get well fast!