Shar362

I'm post lap band surgery and while I've been losing at a slow/consistent rate, I'm experiencing a symptom the past 2 weeks. As background.. Soon after the surgery and adequate fills, I had been experiencing lower gas which has been more embarrassing than anything else. My surgeon explained that the gas had to go somewhere so I didn't think it was serious. I also had trouble pooping more from the ability to push it out. I adapted my diet and that seemed to help but not prevent. I was fearful that pushing too hard would be harmful; so as gross as it sounds, I used my finger to expell. Now, I have chronic diarrhea that inconsistently comes and goes without any other symptoms or rationale for why. Any insight?

I was banded end of Sept of 2015 and have had 2 fills .. First one was 2 weeks ago at 5cc and one this week at 1.5cc. I've not lost any weight since the surgery .. I did loose 15 lbs since starting the process in 2014. I honestly don't feel any different. I get thirsty while eating and its been a hard habit breaking. But I'm progressing. What might be the issue?