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MelAnne · April 24, 2006

Sorry in advance about this question.

Everything I drink other then Water - goes right thru me.

I have had laproscopic surgery before, and this happens as your stomach is not used to the food when you start taking in anything of substance, but I am talking about sips of juice. (orange tangerine, 2g of sugar)

I just seem to have this loose BM that won't stop.

Any ideas? Suggestions??

Carlene · April 24, 2006

You are still on liquids, right? I would guess that's the reason....loose stuff in - loose stuff out.

Once you graduate to solid food it should stop. Or, if you can have (skim) milk, that tends to bind you up. About 16 oz a day gives you a good dose of Protein and will also help stop those frequent trips to the loo.

JanetC · April 24, 2006

You might try Benefiber as well... my doc was ok with it during liquid, but check with yours. I find that it helps both bulk it up & get it out, heh. It's a win-win for me! :party:

NeenBand · April 24, 2006

MelAnne, I was the same way for about a week or so. It went away. Of course I was also only drinking liquids so naturally, everything went through me.

DonnaB · April 24, 2006

I think most people go through this - I know I did too. I agree with JanetC - add a little Fiber, if your doctor OK's it. It helps the diarrhea AND bowel movements. I don't really know how it can do both, but it does. Here's another one - fiber helps when you have the flu or even if you've drunk yourself into vomitting. I think it just gives your stomach something to 'grip' onto. Just a guess.

At the risk of punning: this too shall pass.

LilBoPink · April 24, 2006

Hi

No band yet but as a nurse I can tell you that not having any solid foods going in will most likely not produce a BM. Also surgery in general can produce same kind of symptoms due to anesthesia, antibiotics, and stress on the body. On the hand pain meds can constipate. Check withyour doc about the Benefiber or some other type of fiber. Best of luck!