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[belle0972 1]

I'm 2 years out of surgery and been having bad bouts of diarrhea (specifically 3 in the last 3 months). I've noticed a trend.... After I eat raw vegetables. It lasts about 24 hours with severe cramping each time. I guess I'm just wondering if this is in any way surgery related or just something else. I've never had these problems pre surgery.

[Shrinkingmom 218]

It could possibly be your gall bladder if you still have it... Those are very common symptoms especially with raw vegetables. Mine made me think I was having a heart attack every time I ate raw vegetables. Definately something to ask your Dr. about.

[belle0972 1]

Had my gallbladder out before my sleeve but thanks for the input.

[Shrinkingmom 218]

That's probably not it then! LOL! I hope you figure it out though. Sounds miserable!

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

Hi Belle, I would definately get it checked.

Overall, I don't have serious digestive problems BUT, pre-sleeve i had a stomach of steel. Now, I am much more prone to diarea or other digestive upsets. I am quite sure it is related to the sleeve... but in isn't frequent, it is pretty much always tied to dairy or Protein drinks so i can manage it. It would disturb me alot if it were caused by veggies though because that is a mainstay of my maintenance diet - I personally would discuss it with my surgeon.