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saira    46

saira
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Hey guys sorry for the gross heading.

I'm a little concerned, I'm only 6 days post op. I had a small glass of milk last night which made me need the bathroom right away and this morning I just had my same usual shake that I've had for the past 3-4 mornings and its made me rush to the loo. I'm worried because a) this can't be normal and B) I'm not getting enough liquid anyway and everything I am having is coming out so quick

Again apologies for the gross post. But any advice would be great. Thank you

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lexi6510    56

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Hey guys sorry for the gross heading.

I'm a little concerned' date=' I'm only 6 days post op. I had a small glass of milk last night which made me need the bathroom right away and this morning I just had my same usual shake that I've had for the past 3-4 mornings and its made me rush to the loo. I'm worried because a) this can't be normal and B) I'm not getting enough liquid anyway and everything I am having is coming out so quick

Again apologies for the gross post. But any advice would be great. Thank you[/quote']

Until you start eating thicker foods, it will be loose. Its just coming out as it is going in. Means your system is clear and on track. Lol

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PatriotsFan28    29

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Give your doc a call, maybe switch to lactaid milk. I hear a lot of people turn lactose intolerant for a few months after surgery. I just got sleeved on Monday so I don't try my milk things until lunch so I can be sent home if that goes well.

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AudOne    82

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I had the same thing start about 2 days after surgery but only for a few days, doc said it was normal

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Itsme!    98

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Ha, I'd just be thankful you can go. Wait a couple of weeks ????

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ajeeprider    94

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Milk did this to me in the early phases. So I switched to lactose free and have not had a problem since!

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May142013    74

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I was sleeved 6 days ago and have had terrible diarrhea since I got home from the hospital. I asked my doc about it at my one week post op visit and he said it was normal. I've not tried any milk yet, so thats not causing it. I really have to keep hydrated because I have it so often! Yuck!

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mistysj    1,939

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It can come from the drink they give you for the leak test too. I'm 9 days post-op and it still happens to me once a day. It's normal. This too shall pass (slower and more solidly).

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doreen70    268

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I had surgery 5 months ago. On a typical day, I have two cups of real coffee with a tsp of Splenda and about 2 TBSP of half and half. Almost immediately I have cramps as then diarrhea. Doesn't happen if I have a cup in the evening after work though.

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bmbrush413    124

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I had lactose issues right after surgery as well...seems to be better now. I'm 8 weeks out.

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mistysj    1,939

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If you are having diarrhea the best thing you can do for yourself is get some baby wipes. Use one for you and one to clean up the toilet seat/rim. The last thing you want is a UTI too.

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vsginnj    415

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It can come from the drink they give you for the leak test too. I'm 9 days post-op and it still happens to me once a day. It's normal. This too shall pass (slower and more solidly).

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