SEATTLEsportsFAN 9 Posted July 1, 2013 I am six days post op, didn't have a bowel movement until yesterday and since it's been TOTALLY liquid. Nothing solid about it. Anyone else have this problem. I am thinking it's the 80-100g of Protein and nothing else. I am drinking Isopure to get my Proteins and it has zero carbs or sugar. Anyone else have a similar experience? 1 AmyRN09 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corky6984 134 Posted July 1, 2013 My surgeon called me the day after I was at home and asked me if I had a bm. At that time I hadn't and he told me that it would be loose. All we are putting in is liquid. I will be 2 weeks post op tomorrow and mine have just gotten to the semi-solid stage, but I am in the full liquid, so I think the apple sauce is helping that! LoL! Don't worry! It's normal! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEATTLEsportsFAN 9 Posted July 1, 2013 Phew! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corky6984 134 Posted July 1, 2013 You're welcome! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skrubabilen 41 Posted July 1, 2013 Totally went through that! No one warned me and i was just starting to get worried. Lol I called it the clean out phase. Emptying your body if all the old stuff. Hang in there! It will get better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmyRN09 28 Posted July 1, 2013 I am six days post op' date=' didn't have a bowel movement until yesterday and since it's been TOTALLY liquid. Nothing solid about it. Anyone else have this problem. I am thinking it's the 80-100g of Protein and nothing else. I am drinking Isopure to get my Proteins and it has zero carbs or sugar. Anyone else have a similar experience?[/quote'] Adding some benefiber helped me and was suggested by my NUT. What a lifesaver! I was sleeved 6/18. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEATTLEsportsFAN 9 Posted July 1, 2013 I was about to crush up some immodium. I asked the Doc in an email. Waiting to hear back from him. Thanks everyone for your responses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon58 3 Posted July 2, 2013 I'm 1 week post op and having the same problem. Going about 6 times a day. I've taken Imodium the last 3 days and it did not help. This evening I took benefiber. I hope that helps. I feel so weak in the mornings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEATTLEsportsFAN 9 Posted July 2, 2013 Doc says immodium is okay. I took one this morning and again this afternoon. No joy! Can somebody get me some "cling peaches!!!" Lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs.petethecat 62 Posted July 2, 2013 I am two weeks out today. For the past three days I am having a problem with going often and I think I may have become lactose intolerant. I am also have a little nausea. I was making protien shakes with milk and having SF pudding, and yogurt. I just cut out all the milk yesterday and we shall see what happens. I finished my course of antibiotics and haven't taken the antacid given to me at the hospital to take with the antibiotics. Don't know if this has anything to do with the problem. Hope you feel better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firëfly 39 Posted July 2, 2013 Isopure and many SF puddings contain sucralose (otherwise known as Splenda) or other sugar alcohols that can make you have diarrhea or other gastro problems because your body has a hard time breaking those additives down. I thought I was lactose intolerant too and it was "liquids in, liquids out" until I realized it wasn't the milk or the Protein -- it was the artificial sweeteners that was causing the problem. 3 CCRNonherway, Vixynne and mrs.petethecat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon58 3 Posted July 5, 2013 Yes, I have the same problem. I'm 11 days post op. I mix 1 tablespoon of benefiber with Water and it will at least keep me from having to go to the bathroom as often. But Im still miserable. I have to be on liquids for 3 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teondrab 5 Posted July 5, 2013 I am six days post op' date=' didn't have a bowel movement until yesterday and since it's been TOTALLY liquid. Nothing solid about it. Anyone else have this problem. I am thinking it's the 80-100g of Protein and nothing else. I am drinking Isopure to get my Proteins and it has zero carbs or sugar. Anyone else have a similar experience?[/quote'] I am 2 weeks post op and last night I had my first experience with the diarrhea. I thought I had to pass gas and almost messed my bed. I am on full liquids, moving up to puréed foods tomorrow. I hope this phase isn't long lasting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceDust 585 Posted July 5, 2013 Another thing to try that my surgeon recommends is Kaopectate. It causes what's in your bowels to gel rather than causing your digestive system to slow down so that more of the liquids can be absorbed in your small intestine. Kaopectate is less inclined to cause rebound Constipation because of how it works. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEATTLEsportsFAN 9 Posted July 6, 2013 I don't know what I did, but I am back to no bowel movements at all. At least not for two days. I started full liquids yesterday and thought I would actually go more. Yesterday I had two puddings and a Protein Shake w/milk. Its not much, but I don't feel hungry, so I'm not gonna push it. As long as I meet my 80g Protein requirements, I'm happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
