I'm post op day 5, had band with plication. I have been having horrible cramping and diarehhea. Everytime I eat or drink anything substantial I end up on the toilet! Is this normal or happening to anyone else??!!

Not to me! I only had the band but I would call your doc just to make sure.

hugs,

j~

Ugh this sux! The dr doesn't seem to think its that big of a deal, but I can't eat or drink anything substantial without running to the bathroom (

What's substantial mean to you? Aren't you still on liquids?

I've tried yogurt, protein shake, probiotic drink, mashed potatoes, everything is making me feel sick and bloated or have diarrhea. I just drank a probiotic drink caz my tummy is rumbling and now I feel sick

maybe its the shakes are you lactose intolerant??

I had the same issue with the Protein drinks

Wendy

I am having the exact same problem right now!! I had my surgery on 4/3. The cramping and diarrhea are excruciating and began yesterday around 2am! I called my Dr, but spoke to the RN.. She recommended I take some Imodium as directed on the box and make sure I do not stop the liquids. She also recommended I eat proteins only, no veggies, no potatoes.. nothing but proteins. I'm really hoping this helps. I hope you feel better soon!!

liquid in, liquid out. You won't become more regular until you start eating more solids. Once you get a few weeks post op, it will get better. After 4-6 weeks post op i was almost every morning going mostly normal, but I'm the opposite now, get more constipated but I don't get enough Fiber, which helps.

But loose bowels are normal for now. Especially if you're mainly on liquids. It does get better.

Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Ok I took anti diarrhea med and it's stopped for now. I also read to eat baby rice cereal with mashed banana. I mixed it with water so we will see. Supposedly it's suppose to help "bind" things together.

When in doubt, stick to the BRAT diet if your band allows. Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast (probably can't do the "T" with the band). Remember to keep hydrated since diarrhea can deplete your electrolytes. Hope you feel better soon