What's going on with my guts?

[cinward2001 141]

My dr didn't put me on anything after the first 5 days post-op. No Vitamins, no acid reducers, etc...and I'm glad! I sometimes wonder if all that stuff isn't like medication for the elderly...as you take more and more things, interactions occur and sometimes, they cause problems. Or, you take acid reducers to cut down on heartburn, but then your stomach becomes more sensitive, so you take more acid reducer, and just get into a vicious cycle.

It sounds to me like you're putting quite a bit into your stomach. Multi-Vitamin, Calcium, antacids, Protein shakes...all have "fillers," artificial flavorings and colors, artificial this and that...have you thought about stopping *everything* for a few days? If you've been tolerating most foods pretty well, maybe switch to very "clean" eating (and real food only) for a few days? For example, eat scrambled eggs for Protein vs a Protein shake. Natural Peanut Butter, a banana...that sort of thing.

I only suggest this because I'm really sensitive to artificial sweetners, Vitamins, etc. They make me feel worse, not better. Most Protein Shakes send me to the bathroom with diarrhea.

Good luck! It sounds like you're feeling pretty miserable , so I hope you find the answer soon!

[Marbear 41]

I like that idea, also dropping the Protein Shakes. I'm not very comfortable dropping the PPI, though (protonix), as I've been on it for years with no issues, and I'm worried it would get worse if I stopped taking it now. This isn't reflux I don't think, i just don't know how else to describe the discomfort. I would like to come off it closer to goal weight, though! The burning sensation is less today, but the bowels are still revolting. I did finally take Immodium, and that has helped. Today I've had 2 Protein shakes - Bariatric Advantage and also one from Muscle Pharm. Turkey, banana, 1/3 of a Clif Bar, and more turkey. I'll leave off the shakes tomorrow and see how it goes. Thanks again for all the feedback!