Poop talk - sorry if it's TMI

[LisaCincyRN 13]

Looking for some advice, stories, or just someone to tell me that I'm normal.

So, I'm 5 days post-op and having diarhhea. Three to 4 times a day. I know I'm not really eating much, just started pureed but I'm getting a little concerned that if it doesn't stop or cut back that I may end up dehydrated. I try the 30-30-30 rule, eat slow, and so on. I feel like no matter what I do my stomach is constantly grumbling. I don't have trouble getting fluids, food, or Protein in, just worried about it all coming back out. I thought about Immodium but wanted to talk with my Dr. first.

Have you gone through this? Anything help you?

[Amanda626 153]

I had it for several days as well. Then I was totally the other way!! It's very normal. I felt like I had the flu!

[Camella 209]

I had the same thing and it got progressively worse. Dr told me it was normal initially and my stomach was cramping quite a bit. Realized after one week that it was C-Diff. It's most likely normal as you just have Fluid going in, but definitely worth checking with your doctor to make sure it's not something more serious (at least that was my experience).

[flmama 105]

I had it the first week.

[BarNone 19]

I am 2.5 weeks out and still dealing with it. Though it has gotten better. My NUT got me started taking an Iron supplement which has helped! Who knew. She also said to melt a little cheese in my Soup, apparently that can help as well.

I never knew my life would revolve around poop talk and nausea/vomiting, but I hope it is all for a good cause.

To be on the safe side, seeing as I am terrified to leave to house for fear of an accident, I am looking into liners/pads to be on the safe side.

Good luck in your recovery.

Many blessings

Michelle

[Sherri297 81]

I had the same problem for the first 6 weeks post op, I had to go back to work after 2 weeks, so yes it was pads and panty liners. I also started taking a childs dose of Pepto Bismol, that seemed to be somewhat of a help, also Metamucil helped shall we say get my poop in a group. Now nine months later have the opposite problem. ohhh such is life, never a dull moment.

[mparkersmith 72]

I'm two months out, and this was pretty much what I experienced as well the first week or so. Things are still raw and your system is adjusting to major surgery, so be patient with your body. I would definitely check with your surgeon about the Immodium, though. Best of luck!

[LisaCincyRN 13]

Thanks everyone!! I'm thinking it's just part of the WLS process but what a yucky one! I'm still so early in the post-op stage, things will get better. One day at a time!

Love this online support!!

[stacy03 50]

Maybe talk to your doc about adding in a probiotic. My nut told us pre-op it was recommended, but not a required supplement