Diarrhea 9days post op

[thikkay 69]

Did any of u have this issue. No matter what I put in from cream of chicken to Tomato Soup to almond milk I'm in the bath room in 20minutes. Doc is not worried but just don't seem right.

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[Aggiemae 739]

I would be thrilled to have diarrhea.. I take a stool softener every day and I've only pooped twice since 10/25!

Dr says it's normal with the decrease volume. Down from 3,000 calories a day to about 700.

Sip Water all day to replenish Fluid and add some bulk (fiber) to your diet. As long as you aren't shaky or sweaty it is just as normal as not pooping.

[shedo82773 1,236]

You might have become Lactose Intolerant. Are your Protein drinks made with Milk? Sometimes that happens after WLS.

[thikkay 69]

Nope using Water with the powder Protein

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[deanster 13]

I had it for the 1st week then it went extreme the other way.

[Shell ???? 224]

I wouldn't worry I had bowl issues after surgery for about the first two months couldn't go then couldn't stop going I don't know what was worse to be honest hang in their it will come rite

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Edited November 18, 2016 by Shell ????

[thikkay 69]

Thank you everyone.

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[Zoes.Realm 190]

Did any of u have this issue. No matter what I put in from cream of chicken to Tomato Soup to almond milk I'm in the bath room in 20minutes. Doc is not worried but just don't seem right.

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I had the exact problem. You could almost set a timer from when I ate anything until I was running from the bathroom. I have since learned that I am allergic to milk post surgery. So many things have milk in it or a derivative of milk in it, including the whey Protein that surgeons state is extremely important. I as well cannot have lactaid, fairlife, soy or almond milk. I have found that I can use rice or oat milk and there is a Protein that is made from Peas. It's possible that you are having some issues like this. You'll just have to watch labels to avoid that run for the bathroom. But (now 8 mos out) sometimes I just say the hell with it and eat or drink something that has milk in it and just pray for the best and just deal with what happens.

I hope this has helped some and that you get through this faster than I did.

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[jmarie67 45]

I too have had terrible loose stools for 5.5 weeks since surgery. I'd rather be constipated! I changed from prilosec to zantac, and cut out all lactose/milk products. I hated giving up the premier Protein shakes as they're convenient when on the road or working, and I'm also taking immodium. Trying to increase Fiber but that's not easy with the amount i can eat. I'm only getting 700 to 800 calories a day currently

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[jmarie67 45]

6 weeks post op, this has improved. Fiber supplement and immodium once or twice a day, plus more regular foods seems to be working

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