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[Shauna29 47]

Good point, winning_by_losing.

Can I ask all the post-ops, if y'all had diarrhea with the liquid diet (pre- or post-op), did you ever feel you had to resort to "Depends" or some other panty liner. Meaning was the diarrhea or loose stool that bad?

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I actually don't have diarrhea, It might be the type of Protein that you're using that your tummy doesn't agree with.

[diyana 7]

Thanks, Shauna. I'm still pre-op...so no diarrhea. I was just trying to "plan ahead". LOL

[Shauna29 47]

Thanks, Shauna. I'm still pre-op...so no diarrhea. I was just trying to "plan ahead". LOL

I'm also still Pre-op Diyana I won't know my surgery date until the 14th. I'm so anxious and excited and happy that It's almost over.. :) :)

[Jessica.O 47]

I was on the three day clear liquid only diet pre-op. I definitely had diarrhea but it wasn't with great urgency and I never had any "close calls." I agree that you probably shouldn't take Immodium. It was nice not to worry about BM's after surgery! Sitting and standing were tough for a few days and any abdominal pushing or straining would've been uncomfortable.

Gross, I know, but I wish someone had told me!

[Shauna29 47]

I was on the three day clear liquid only diet pre-op. I definitely had diarrhea but it wasn't with great urgency and I never had any "close calls." I agree that you probably shouldn't take Immodium. It was nice not to worry about BM's after surgery! Sitting and standing were tough for a few days and any abdominal pushing or straining would've been uncomfortable.

Gross, I know, but I wish someone had told me!

I guess everyone Is different because I dont have diarrhea. The only thing I do Is tinkle a lot that's It Thank GOD.

[diyana 7]

I'm SO grateful to this forum where people can discuss all these bodily functions that aren't usually discussed in the "regular" world. We're all changing our bodies so dramatically that it's no wonder our bodily functions change a bit, at least temporarily. I'm so incredibly grateful for all the "post-ops" who share their experiences!

[RNBSN786 206]

You are right it's the hardest thing to do but you can do it. All you have to say to yourself this is for my health my body and it's a change of lifestyle. I had Protein Shakes for 10 days pre-op and I had clear Soups and I did it. Lost 10 lbs before surgery and had my RNY. Don't get me wrong, it was hard but not impossible. Good luck and have faith in yourself! You can do it!

[winning_by_losing 107]

I was on the three day clear liquid only diet pre-op. I definitely had diarrhea but it wasn't with great urgency and I never had any "close calls." I agree that you probably shouldn't take Immodium. It was nice not to worry about BM's after surgery! Sitting and standing were tough for a few days and any abdominal pushing or straining would've been uncomfortable.

Gross, I know, but I wish someone had told me!

Same for me. I had it for the 2nd and 3rd day of the pre-op clear-liquid only diet.

Then got it again about day 4 since I had to have a week of the same clear-liquid only diet afterwards.

It was never like I was praying to make it to the bathroom in time, just definitely not anything resembling a normal BM.

[rhfactor272 50]

I agree with winning by losing on those exact days. I weighed myself the morning of day 5 (this morning) and I've lost 10 pounds. Insane at 4 days in and enough to keep me motivated til my surgery Aug 12!

[Peggy Jean 41]

I'm on day 8 of the liquid pre-op diet and haven't had diarrhea yet. One week to go! WOOT! Time went sooo slow for so long and now it's speeding by lol