Had my surgery on 7/5..... Have had the runs all day and yesterday. Has this happened to anyone else? I will be switching to lactose free or rice milk tomorrow. Maybe the protein shakes with skim milk are my enemy.

liquids in = liquids out. Once you start back on solids it'll get better.

Thanks....got a little nervous.

It's very common. I actually got so worried when it happened to me that I called my Dr about it. The lactose free milk (or soy milk - which I prefer) might help some but don't be surprised if it sticks around until you start to eat solids. Just make sure you are drinking enough to stay hydrated and you'll be fine.

i was banded 7/5 also - i have not had a BM or runs at all - just urine - i've barely been able to eat (meaning drink) the solid liquids - i have absolutely no appetite at all - it is all i can do to force the water down - i just don't want it. Been walking in the house, doing the liquid vicodin 2x per day, and using gas x strips about 6x per day. The gas in my torso is just horrible (never went to my shoulders as others say on here - but it could still happen). My gas pain is concentrtaed right where i believe my stomach would be located - at this point i'm hoping it's actually gas and not some problem with the lap band - i can feel the air moving/adjusting in my torso though so i'm thinking it's just gas). I would have thought i'd have a loose BM o the runs by now since i have sipped some tomatoe soup and have eaten 2 or 3 cups of sugar free pudding - but nothing, nada zip. Hope that's not all that unusual but welcome the feedback from my fellow bandsters!

I did not have a BM for about 4 days after surgery and then it was just very little. Not unusual at all to be a bit constipated, especially if taking vicodin as constipation is a known side effect.

Congrats on your surgery and I wish you a speedy recovery.

It's NORMAL! A couple days after my surgery I got them also, and it didn't stop until I started putting in a couple days of creamy foods and got away from the week of clear fluids. I was asking the same question...so yes, it's normal. I heard that sometimes it can be caused by the dye they use during surgery? No matter what it's from, it sucks and it lasted a good 5 or so days for me.

Had my surgery on 7/5..... Have had the runs all day and yesterday. Has this happened to anyone else? I will be switching to lactose free or rice milk tomorrow. Maybe the Protein shakes with skim milk are my enemy.

Haha.... well put!

liquids in = liquids out. Once you start back on solids it'll get better.

I have had problems with this since day one. It's a little better now, but I would say that 50% of the time it's been the norm for me; but I'm still doing mostly liquids mixed in with mushies for dinner and such... could be why. I don't feel bad, no cramps or anything, just a little more speedy in that department.

Just so you know if you want to try Lactose Free ! Muscle Milk Light in the powder form is Lactose Free. Invest in any flavor but chocolate. It's not good at all. There chocolate milk is very good though.