I'm 13 days out; on mushy food, and having a problem with diarrhea. It's a real turnaround for me, because before surgery I had chronic constipation. Is anyone having.....or have had this issue?

Today I finally was able to take the dog out for a walk. My stomach felt weird, and I kept having internal burps. Though we walked for about 20 minutes, I cut it short & went home. I felt really weird. A little later, when I tried to eat lunch, I kept having those internal burps. I put the fork down & decided that eating wasn't a good idea. I don't know where all this is coming from, but I just sat down to eat my dinner (little red potato with cottage cheese), and could only eat a small amount before having to run to the bathroom. Really?! So odd.....and so different.

Again, this is more likely from having your gallbladder removed than from your Lap Band.

You have to remember that while done laproscopically gallbladder surgery is still a major surgery. They are removing an organ. It changes it your digestive system and the way your body processes food. It takes most people months for their bodies to adjust after having their gallbladder removed. In the meantime excessive gas, diarrhea, and bile in the mouth is normal.

​I had awful diarrhea after the surgery. I take colace every day since the surgery because of constipation. I have had constipation for many years. Weird how the insides change. Ask your doctor about any BM problems, they always know best or try to make us feel better.

I had severe constipation after, not diarrhea. But I feel for you because both are a pain in the a s s

Again, this is more likely from having your gallbladder removed than from your Lap Band.

You have to remember that while done laproscopically gallbladder surgery is still a major surgery. They are removing an organ. It changes it your digestive system and the way your body processes food. It takes most people months for their bodies to adjust after having their gallbladder removed. In the meantime excessive gas, diarrhea, and bile in the mouth is normal.

Thanks Missy. That actually crossed my mind earlier, but I dismissed it. Having my gallbladder out was (in my mind) such a minor thing, as my focus was on the bariatric surgery. I never gave much thought to any adjustments having it removed, because it's so commonplace. I know so many who have had their gallbladders out, and never heard any complaints about any of this stuff. I can't help but think part of it is eating so little, and drinking so much Fluid. There isn't much to bond into a good sturdy solid. TMI??

I had severe constipation after, not diarrhea. But I feel for you because both are a pain in the a s s

No pun intended, right?? LOL

​I had awful diarrhea after the surgery. I take colace every day since the surgery because of constipation. I have had constipation for many years. Weird how the insides change. Ask your doctor about any BM problems, they always know best or try to make us feel better.

Constipation was my concern, because it's something that I'm used to dealing with. I was afraid all the pressure would be horrible after surgery. But I haven't had that issue......yet. Maybe it's coming down the healing road. Something in between to two would be great, though

Again, this is more likely from having your gallbladder removed than from your Lap Band.

You have to remember that while done laproscopically gallbladder surgery is still a major surgery. They are removing an organ. It changes it your digestive system and the way your body processes food. It takes most people months for their bodies to adjust after having their gallbladder removed. In the meantime excessive gas, diarrhea, and bile in the mouth is normal.

I just read some info on gallbladder removal, and diarrhea is certainly at the top of the list. You're probably right on this. With all that was done, it's difficult to know what's what. I may put a call into my doctor on Monday.

trust me, it's from your gallbladder........I had mine removed a couple of years ago and I never know when it will hit.

I had mine removed 38 years ago and for many years had diarrhea. Now I am the opposite. Every day I take colace for soften and Miralax to go. Weird how bodies change over the years. Call your doctor and ask for advise and help.