I'm having some serious…digestive issues? 2 week Post-op!

[Frecklie 0]

This is a bit TMI, so apologies.

I've been on a full-liquid diet, and I initially thought it might have been the Tomato Soup I was drinking so I cut that out, I consume 60 grams of Protein everyday, and it's nectar chocolate Truffle that I mix with fat free Milk. I also occasionally have a diet energy V8, which could be an issue too, but I am experiencing really bad diarrhea. I haven't had a normal bowel movement since surgery, and I am wondering if anyone else has had this issue and how they resolved the issue? I am calling my clinic in a few hours to ask them what I should do, but I'd like another opinion from someone who may have this same experience.

I would like to note that I am not lactose intolerant because I have constantly had this protein before my surgery too with no issues.

[MSRezab 6]

Ive heard that some people become lactose intolerant after surgery. This is going to be disgusting but if the poop looks 'snotty' it is more than likely the lactose. If you switch to soy, almond or lactaid milk it may clear up the issue. However, I would still call your doctors office to be sure.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It could also be the Tomato based products you are ingesting. People forget that the tomato is a fruit and has a fairly decent amount of sugar in it. That sugar may also be giving you loose stools

[pinky4652 38]

its the milk try almond milk and the tomatoe juice is also probably not the best option either look at the sugar content of it right after surgery my stomach couldn't handle anything with more then 6g ....

[Wvcari 84]

I am 1 week post op lap band and have had the same issue. I came home expecting to be constipated. Not so much....lol

[bettyann1015 2]

I will be two weeks out on Wednesday Nov 26....most of my BM's have been mostly watery and I also get terrible cramps wiith it. It my understaning this is very normal. liquid in...Liquid out. I kind of expected it.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I will be two weeks out on Wednesday Nov 26....most of my BM's have been mostly watery and I also get terrible cramps wiith it. It my understaning this is very normal. Liquid in...Liquid out. I kind of expected it.

No that's not normal. Loose stools can lead to dehydration. Call your doctor,

[bettyann1015 2]

My doctor said to expect loose BM's when on full liquids. So did my nurse in the hospital. I am sure once foods with more texture are introduced it will be differant.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Every doctor is different, but mine didn't say anything like that and my BM's were regular, no cramps and definitely not watery.

[mhugueley 45]

I was told by my doctor that I would have loose stools until I started pureed stage.

[PamJayne 4]

I will be two weeks out on Wednesday Nov 26....most of my BM's have been mostly watery and I also get terrible cramps wiith it. It my understaning this is very normal. Liquid in...Liquid out. I kind of expected it.

I will also be 2 weeks out on the 26th...didnt have a bm for about 6 days after surgery and was given a mild laxative...man did that work and I wont be taking that again because there was tremendous cramping. My bm's have also been "watery" since I started liquid diet almost 4 weeks ago (2 weeks pre and 2 weeks post).

I think it is pretty normal but definitely ask your doctor.

[swood015 75]

I was having that problem. My surgeon said it was probably just me not tolerating my Protein Shakes well but wanted me to get checked out anyways. Turned out I had an infection in my colon. He put me on some antibiotics and it got way better in a few days. Best to talk to your surgeon and be safe.