TMI - explosive diarrhea days after surgery?

[takingbackcontrol 137]

Sorry, kind of embarrassing but I need to know if this is concerning. I'm on the 4th day post-op, and having terribly liquid diarrhea that is preceded by loud gurgling in my intestines. I feel like I can't go out and walk too long or I might have an accident. Is this normal? ugh, how long will it last?

[KTB1128 21]

It was the same for me.....After I started puree on week two it got a lot better.

[tigerbelle 328]

Do these episodes happen after you drink something? If so, what are you drinking? I assume you are still on Clear Liquids at 4-day post-op

[takingbackcontrol 137]

I'm pretty much always drinking something lol. I had a 8oz nectar, went for a short walk, then felt I needed to get home. Also had been sipping on iced tea all morning.

[DeniseM 238]

Same for me, for several days the first week. It got better once I started drinking liquids that were thick like smoothies or Soup, and then no problems once I started on pureed food.< /p>

[Truckerchic_M 92]

Your cleaning your body out, only clear liquids in will only be liquids out until you start adding things of some substance...just dont stray to far lol

[MizzouGirl 148]

Same thing happened to me. I'm 3 weeks post op and I'm still leaning more towards diarrhea than solid. Hoping it will change as I eat more solids. Just stay hydrated (which it sounds like you are ).

[NewSetOfCurves 1,555]

I'm right there with you TakingBackControl. Was sleeved the same day as you, and considering our diet, it's quite typical. Hope your doing good.

[nicolenik17 126]

Same thing happened to me. I'm 3 weeks post op and I'm still leaning more towards diarrhea than solid. Hoping it will change as I eat more solids. Just stay hydrated (which it sounds like you are ).

I'm 3 weeks out also, same problem here. It has firmed up a little, but no way near normal. My best friend had gastric bypass last year and she explained that it will never be like it was unless you are dehydrated.

[southernsoul 773]

I'm 3 days out & having the same issue. I had to do the laxative cleanse the night before surgery, so a little of that may still be in my system, too. I am on clears for 2 weeks & then fulls for 2 more weeks, so I can't even start purees until 5 weeks out. Ugh...I was expecting poop to be somewhat different post-op, just not quite this different!

[ladylaura 77]

Yep, I'm 12 days post-op and have it. I noticed it's better for me though when I'm not drinking the protien shakes or having any Soup with heavy cream (like cream of Tomato, which of course, is my favorite lol). But, it still happens.

I hope it stops soon I'm not on puree until Monday. The doc an NUT wanted me to stay on full liquids for 2 weeks..

[takingbackcontrol 137]

ugh. somehow though misery loves company, huh? We're all at the same place.

Otherwise I feel like I'm doing well, only taking pain med at night to help me sleep, still some neck/shoulder gas but feel pretty good.

How are you guys doing otherwise?

[PainInTheGlass 50]

Same story here. (Sleeved Jun 3) I'm finding that I have episodes when I try to advance my diet before it's time to do so. (ie: eating a week 3 food when still on a week 2 diet) Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I start week 4 foods on Mon and tried mashed potatoes last night (a few days early) and my body didn't like it. I've told a few of my friends that I've had a "sh*tty day" when I mean that I have had episodes of diarrhea all day (up to 5 times in one day). My doc says Immodium is ok to take (so I'm thinking I might need to buy stock in it!)

[tigerbelle 328]

Same story here. (Sleeved Jun 3) I'm finding that I have episodes when I try to advance my diet before it's time to do so. (ie: eating a week 3 food when still on a week 2 diet) Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I start week 4 foods on Mon and tried mashed potatoes last night (a few days early) and my body didn't like it. I've told a few of my friends that I've had a "sh*tty day" when I mean that I have had episodes of diarrhea all day (up to 5 times in one day). My doc says Immodium is ok to take (so I'm thinking I might need to buy stock in it!)

Please don't take offense, but I am curious...why have you been trying to advance your diet? I know some plans seem overly conservative, but I have been too "scared" to go outside my NUT's recommendations

[lsereno 2,525]

Thing to watch for with diarrhea:

Is it getting worse?

Is it super stinky?

If either is true, call the Dr. for advice.

Lynda