newbie with questions.

[long2bethin 5]

I am new to this site, have not even figured out how to create a profile yet but I am hoping some kind soul will answer.

For those of you that have had a leak or know a fair amount about it. Could you please give me your opinon.

I had surgery on the 8th. I had a lap band removed and coverted to the sleeve. I only mention that because it took longer and I had a significant amount of scar tissue on the stomach. I don't think it will change the answer to my question at all.

Last night my family and I went out to eat for the first time since surgery.

We went to Culvers because I thought I would be able to eat some mashed pot.

I felt fine last night I was only able to eat a hand full of bites. But I woke up in the middle of the night and have had terrible diarrhea all day. I can't bring myself to even try to eat anything. I don't have terrible stomach pain I just feel fluish.

From what I have read it seems to me if this were a leak I would be much more uncomfortable. My stomach keeps rolling but no real bad pain so I don't think its a leak.

The other thing I'm wondering is I know we are not supposed to get dumping syndrome but some have said that they have. Is this a short lived condition or would it be possible the gravy was to much for me and that is what I am experiencing?

Otherwise I'm guessing I just have a touch of the flu, I just don't want to ignore anything I should be concerned with.

Thank you for your responded in advance.

[Darla5060 68]

Hi! One of the things that gave me diarrhea when I was in my first and second months out of surgery was mashed potatoes. You described exactly what I went through. I still get bad cramps and diarrhea every once in a blue moon and I'm a year out. That's the only side effect I've had from surgery is the occasionally bout of diarrhea. It's not fun!

[long2bethin 5]

This is terrible. I hope it doesn't stay this way if that is what it is.

Thank you for the reply