Extreme Diarrhea

[lovingandlosing 1]

Hello. I was sleeved on April 29th and have been healing very well. However, today I have had extreme diarrhea. I know this is TMI.... But it's almost so bad that I think it's gas but then it's not. I have been on pure liquids since surgery. Anyone had anything go in like this? I'm worried I may get dehydrated.

[cjnorris 103]

My surgeon warned me that it may happen. It did twice within my first month. It is normal.

Edited May 4, 2015 by cjnorris

[liannatx 897]

I had it for 1-2 days and then it stopped. I didn't take anything for it... I assumed my body needed the cleanout, it just stopped on its own. It is very very common, people refer to it as a "liquid in, liquid out" episode.

[TammyDTM 391]

Be sure to keep drinking no matter what!

[Mel24 51]

I was sleeved on the 27th, yesterday I finally pooped, then afterwards it's been liquid, 3 times in 2 days. I was going to ask the same question. I am glad I am not alone!

[judyoz 240]

I have very loose BM's. Several day, lots of gas with them. I dare not pass gas unless I am on the toliet I am not dehydrated.

FYI

It was not uncommon to have 2-3 BMS a day Preop.

[jennafah 81]

Same here. First stool was solid then the next two have been diarrhea like. Glad I'm not alone. Sleeved on the 30th. My dr gave me colace to loosen my stools but I think I'll wait on taking that. Lol!

[Casey235 83]

I was sleeved 4/8, and most Protein Shakes still have the same effect on me! Even at almost a month out I make sure I'm by a potty if I drink a shake! Liquid in, liquid out..... And I've had the same experiences you had a few times myself, I think we all have if we're honest! Our body doesn't care where we are, potty, car, bed... Lol

[devillynn 193]

yep. and to this day i still have issues with it. fine one day and blowing up (literally) the next.

i don't have it as often now but it is still there ....lurking....waiting....

[gfunky0304 4]

Same here. Sleeved April 15th and the last couple of weeks have been horrible. Afraid to leave the house!

[alipollard 4]

Yes! Sleeved 27th. Didnt have a bm for a week then Sat-Sun was diarehha, and also couldnt pass gas without being on the toilet. Today has been better.

[disneydreamer 12]

The Protein shakes and supplements gave me horrible diarrhea and it didn't stop until I stopped drinking them:)

If you are still having issues in a week or two, talk to your doctor and consider stopping any shakes. It worked wonders for me.

[brittanyp_vsg 1]

Same here! I also had surgery on the 29th. I've been experiencing the same thing! Looks like we're not alone! Lol

[Julie norton 2,850]

Same issue but years out.. I got the flu and tried to get Protein down by drinking "pure protein" shakes. Bad idea . Kept me within running distance to the bathroom for days. Had to quit w/ Liquid Protein.

Put a few ounces of pedialyte w/ lots of Water for a few days and solved my issue. Did not realize this was a common problem till I saw these postings confirming it. Thanks... I always learn something new on these boards????