Diarrhea and nutrient absorption

[takingbackcontrol 137]

So, I'm 7weeks post op and still having daily diarrhea, sometimes up to 6-8x a day. I'm lactose intolerant so those things will cause it, but sometimes it happens with meats and other non-lactose foods.

I'm wondering if all this diarrhea will have an effect on the absorption of nutrients for me? Often the diarrhea follows a meal after only 5-10 minutes. So far my labs are fine but wondering if this is going to be a problem.

My surgeon says no one really knows how long nutrient absorption takes and just wants me to take Immodium or Questran, guess I'm going to have to break down and fill the nasty Questran script:(

Does anyone have any info in this issue?

[mistysj 1,940]

So' date=' I'm 7weeks post op and still having daily diarrhea, sometimes up to 6-8x a day. I'm lactose intolerant so those things will cause it, but sometimes it happens with meats and other non-lactose foods.

I'm wondering if all this diarrhea will have an effect on the absorption of nutrients for me? Often the diarrhea follows a meal after only 5-10 minutes. So far my labs are fine but wondering if this is going to be a problem.

My surgeon says no one really knows how long nutrient absorption takes and just wants me to take Immodium or Questran, guess I'm going to have to break down and fill the nasty Questran script:(

Does anyone have any info in this issue?[/quote']

I have this too but not as bad as you. I drink 16 ounces of Powerade zero (like diet Gatorade) on days where my diarrhea is bad. Also it is better if I take a probiotic with at least four different strains.

[takingbackcontrol 137]

thanks Misty. I'm going to pick up some poweraid 0, sounds like a good idea:)

[thankful16 4]

So' date=' I'm 7weeks post op and still having daily diarrhea, sometimes up to 6-8x a day. I'm lactose intolerant so those things will cause it, but sometimes it happens with meats and other non-lactose foods.

I'm wondering if all this diarrhea will have an effect on the absorption of nutrients for me? Often the diarrhea follows a meal after only 5-10 minutes. So far my labs are fine but wondering if this is going to be a problem.

My surgeon says no one really knows how long nutrient absorption takes and just wants me to take Immodium or Questran, guess I'm going to have to break down and fill the nasty Questran script:(

Does anyone have any info in this issue?[/quote']

I am actually 8 months out and for 2 months been having diarrhea after almost everything I ate. I became lactose intolerant 5 months post op and since then it has only gotten worse. Went to my doctor and right now I do metamucill, immodium in am and pepto before meals. While I am no longer running to the bathroom it is still not normal. Most of t he time I have been doing the brat diet in hopes bulking up will help. I have been really discouraged and not sure what to do to get this colon back to normal. Any suggestions would be awesome. Thinking I may have to go to a specialist soon. Thanks!