Side effects question

giveyouthemoon · June 26, 2005

Hey, I got banded three days ago. So.....I know this is TMI, but since yesterday I'm having diarrhea. It's not crampy or painful, it's just all.....liquid. This is rough because yanno I'm doing my best to keep up with liquids and it seems I'm losing them just as fast.

My sister says she thinks my body is having trouble with all the meds I'm on (I am SUPER sensitive to medication of all kinds).

I think it may be because I'm only on liquids so it's not making things solid down there.

Anyone else have this "side effect" after being banded? And how long did it take to go away? I'm not worried yet but may put in a call to my doctor tomorrow.

Aussiegirl · June 26, 2005

Hi Karen,

I had "the runs" for around about a week post op - I was warned by the nursing staff that it would happen as a result of the barium swallow stuff they gave me before taking me to X-ray to check the position of the band before going home. Did you have this done? It maybe the cause of your problems.

sue72704 · June 26, 2005

Hi there,

I too suffered the good ol' runs for 3 to 4 days after surgery. My Dr. said it was the anesthia (?spelling) from surgery going out of my body. It got much better as time went on.

Take care and welcome to the journey!!! it is GREAT!!!!!!!

Infaith · June 27, 2005

I had this too big time. I tried a bit of liquid yogurt and it cleared right up. I was about a day or 1 1/2 days early starting full liquids. Always good to check with your own doc.

giveyouthemoon · June 27, 2005

Whew, okay good to hear others experience!! No, I didn't have a barium swallow but it was my sis who thought it might be the anesthesia and perhaps the harsh pain meds that might be causing this.

Always nice to know what is going on is normal...or at least to be expected!!!