liquid diet pre-op and diarrhea?

[drmeow 323]

I was worried about Constipation, eating essentially no Fiber, but was surprised this morning (day 3) to have an acute onset of diarrhea (sorry TMI). I haven't seen that mentioned anywhere else in the boards - any other experiences like this?

My liquid diet consists of 4 Protein shakes/day, plus 6 small servings of either unsweet applesauce, V-8, cream of wheat, low cal yogurt or sugar-free pudding. It's supposed to be about 1000 cal/day but I've only been getting about 800. I have 2 Soups purchased from my surgeon's office to use in place of Protein shake and had one each day so far.

Only 28 more days to go.....

[Daisee68 2,493]

Same happened to me but I thought it was because I was eating spicy Soup (Swansons Mexican Tortilla Broth). Even after I stopped that, I still had the problem. I think it is just a matter of liquid in / liquid out. (Although strangely the same was not true for me post-op liquids....strange.)

A month is quite a challenge! Mine was only 7 days. I feel for you! It does get easier after Day 3. You got this! Best wishes!

[drmeow 323]

Thanks. Of course this little side effect is probably helping in the weight loss, but I hope it doesn't last the entire time!

[goblue9280 481]

Yes, I posted on this the other day. My surgeon has me on a 2-week all liquid diet. 3-5 Bariatric Advantage Protein shakes per day. First day I started it, terrible diarrhea in the evening and overnight... went off of the diet over the weekend and started back up this past Monday. Diarrhea again Monday night, but have not had any since then. So it may very well clear up for you as well.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351287-pre-op-liquid-diet-issues/

Edited September 23, 2015 by goblue9280