5 days post op GAS AND DIARRHEA

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

I'm 9 weeks post-op. The loose bowel movements are normal, and it went away for me when I switched to soft foods. The gas pain was horrid for me--especially in my back and left shoulder--walking and a heating pad helped me out the most. I had lingering air in my left shoulder up until week 3/4. Towards the end I only felt it when I would exercise.

[kltklass 144]

Walk, walk, walk and walk some more. This will help the gas pains. Sorry about the diarrhea. Not something I have to deal with.

[joann287 0]

drmusicmom, I had the exact same thing 4 days ago 9/3. I am also having diarrhea, not so much burping. I am not having any problems getting down Water or pro shakes or anything thus far. How are you?

[bonniegurganus 1]

Did u use a moist heating pad for the gas pains or normal heating pad?

[DagsboroDebbie 40]

Hi all. I am brand new here. Had my band removal and sleeve conversion on Monday. I feel great other than all the belly gas and diarrhea. Plus some burping. Is this normal and how long does it last. I also had a hiatal hernia repair. Any help will help

I had same surgery - band removal, hernia repair, sleeve on July 16. Day 3 post-op was by far the worst for me. Terrible gas pain. Walk, walk, & walk some more to get rid of it. Diarrhea big issue first couple weeks - partially due to taking in only liquids; but I think I have become mildly lactose intolerant since surgery so still deal with it a little when I drink Protein Shakes or milk. Weight loss is a little slower than I expected; but I'll take slow & steady. Stalked when I started back at the gym; but fortunately didn't last long. Best of luck to you.

[DagsboroDebbie 40]

Hi all. I am brand new here. Had my band removal and sleeve conversion on Monday. I feel great other than all the belly gas and diarrhea. Plus some burping. Is this normal and how long does it last. I also had a hiatal hernia repair. Any help will help

I had same surgery - band removal, hernia repair, sleeve on July 16. Day 3 post-op was by far the worst for me. Terrible gas pain. Walk, walk, & walk some more to get rid of it. Diarrhea big issue first couple weeks - partially due to taking in only liquids; but I think I have become mildly lactose intolerant since surgery so still deal with it a little when I drink Protein shakes or milk. Weight loss is a little slower than I expected; but I'll take slow & steady. Stalled when I started back at the gym; but fortunately didn't last long. Best of luck to you.