Diarrhea, anyone? [emoji51]

[AngelaZ 10]

It took me a few days to get the guts to post this because frankly it is TMI, but I am now Day 4 of my bowel movements being all diarrhea. Is that normal or a cause for concern? Thanks and sorry for the topic lol.

P.s. What is “dumping”. I have seen that term a few times. Does it have to do with this topic? Thanks!

[James Marusek 5,244]

After surgery it is common to experience problems with diarrhea and Constipation. Right after my surgery I became lactose intolerant and any time I drank milk or consumed dairy, my stomach would immediately get upset and then there was diarrhea. That condition resolved itself after a couple months. Some Protein Shakes contain lactose.

According to my hospital discharge directions the time to contact the surgeon is when:

Persistent diarrhea beyond the first week after discharge or more than 6 diarrhea stools in a day. Diarrhea is normal after surgery.

[AngelaZ 10]

That is very helpful. Thank you!

[TexasMommy80 297]

I developed severe lactose intolerance after my VSG. I had horrible diarrhea and my heart rate would increase. I tried the lactose pills and they helped a bit, but not nearly enough. I now drink muscle milk and use GENEPRO. I know GENEPRO is controversial and I am probably not getting the Protein that they claim (or equivalency), but I wanted to give it a try and see how it goes for me.

Age: 37

Height: 5’6

Starting BMI: 37

VSG: 4/16/18

Starting Weight: 241

Surgery Weight: 229

Current Weight: 213 (17 days post op)

GW: 160

MFP: Fit4LifeAR