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Hello, I'm hoping anyone can help me. I just had my MGB on Tuesday. As soon as I was allowed liquids I've had runny BM and still am. Did this happen with you and if so how long did it last. My Dr. says it's normal, but right now it sucks. Any insight you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

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I have the runny BM ever since starting my liquid Pre-op diet. My doctor says that it is normal because we are not getting enough Fiber right now and are living off of liquids. Once you start getting in soft foods it should start slowing down. Just make sure that you are drinking lots of Water to prevent dehydration.

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Immediately after my RNY gastric bypass I became lactose intolerant. So anytime I drank milk or dairy or anything that contained lactose it resulted in an immediate trip to the restroom with diarrhea. This condition disappeared after a couple months. Be forewarned some Protein Shakes contain lactose.

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I have the runny BM ever since starting my liquid Pre-op diet. My doctor says that it is normal because we are not getting enough Fiber right now and are living off of liquids. Once you start getting in soft foods it should start slowing down. Just make sure that you are drinking lots of Water to prevent dehydration.

Thank you, I'm trying to stay hydrated but that causes the runs too, I'll get through it.


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fruit juice caused me to have diarrhea in the beginning. Also the antibiotics do it too.

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Dragoness- I had surgery the same day and feeling the same way.

Ive taken benefiber 4 times since I've been home and Miralax twice 😱

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Dragoness- I had surgery the same day and feeling the same way.

Ive taken benefiber 4 times since I've been home and miralax twice [emoji33]

I am hoping that I will manage to go tomorrow, I will keep my fingers crossed for you too VSG4Mag


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5 hours ago, Dragoness said:


I am hoping that I will manage to go tomorrow, I will keep my fingers crossed for you too VSG4Mag

Thanks!! You too.

I just saw a recipe on You Tube for chia seed pudding good for the soft mush stage. Soak them over night and add Protein Powder. They said it's full of fiber. I'm going to get some today and try it tomorrow for Breakfast. I haven't had anything of real substance so I'm it sure there is anything in there. Lol. 🙄

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Thanks!! You too.
I just saw a recipe on You Tube for chia seed pudding good for the soft mush stage. Soak them over night and add Protein powder. They said it's full of Fiber. I'm going to get some today and try it tomorrow for Breakfast. I haven't had anything of real substance so I'm it sure there is anything in there. Lol. [emoji849]

Sounds good I am only on liquid stage but will try this too when I start puréed stage [emoji4]


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