loserin2016 0 Posted December 19, 2015 So it's me again expanding on one point of my"everything is disgusting " topic. So, the stool (diarrhea, liquid lava) is awful. My doctor prescribed a stool softener to take twice a day but it is more of a stool liquifier. About two hours after I eat Breakfast is when it starts and it goes throughout the day. To keep things consistent, I have eaten the same each day. I am going to withhold my dose of softener to see if this helps. Any other suggestions? Please, my "arse" hurts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted December 20, 2015 Well it only makes sense not to take so much. What are you taking and what dosage? It really sounds like you don't need to be taking one. Is it just preventative? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loserin2016 0 Posted December 20, 2015 I was taking 5 ml twice a day. Probably preventative. Going to not take the dose tonight and eat something different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted December 20, 2015 Why did the doctor prescribe stool softener? It is a little hard to understand what is going wrong and give advice without more info. Have you had surgery yet? One of the things that happens for some individuals that have RNY gastric bypass surgery is that they become lactose intolerant for a few months after the operation. If you drink milk or a product that contains lactose, it can quickly lead to diarrhea. Some Protein shakes contain lactose. In my case I had to eliminate milk from my diet for a couple months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newmebithebypass 713 Posted December 22, 2015 You could always half your dosage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otillie03103 123 Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) If it was used as a preventative, I would check with your surgeon to see if you can use only as needed. As a nurse myself, this if what I would recommend to anyone and would do for myself. I had issues with Constipation after my RNY due to the increased Protein intake and pain meds, so was told to take stool softeners and laxatives as needed. Excessive diarrhea can lead to other issues including pain when moving your bowels and wiping and skin breakdown, fissures, infections (including UTIs from all the wiping). Definitely check with your surgeon. Edited December 23, 2015 by otillie03103 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loserin2016 0 Posted December 23, 2015 Since I stopped taking the medication, have not had any problems. But I will continue to monitor my situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
