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I have really bad diarrhea :-( I tried calling my NUT, just waiting for a call back. Is anyone else experiencing this? I do NOT want to take the milk of magnesia since waste is still coming out, but I take a Multivitamin with Fiber in it. Can I add some to a Protein Shake?

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Isn't MOM given as a laxative. This is causing you to have diarrhea. Yes you can have a Protein Shake without any problems. Hope your diarrhea goes away... :P

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How far post-op are you? My PA told us to expect diarrhea starting a couple of days post-op, for about 2 weeks. That's exactly what happened to me.

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yup. major diarrhea on Protein Shakes. I didn't tolerate them - bloating, sick, nausea-- but the whole time I had major dark nasty diarrhea.

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I have really bad diarrhea :-( I tried calling my NUT' date=' just waiting for a call back. Is anyone else experiencing this? I do NOT want to take the milk of magnesia since waste is still coming out, but I take a Multivitamin with Fiber in it. Can I add some to a Protein shake?[/quote']

Add some fiber to your diet like benefiber. I had this problem too then I added fiber which was suggested by my NUT and almond milk invade dairy was giving me any problems.

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I'm 1 week post op and yup I am having this issue too. I figure it is a body reaction to surgery and the liquid diet. Hoping that as soon as soft foods are introduced back into the body, I will adjust. It is a bad side effect I will admit but hopefully a passing moment that won't come back!

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I am only 4 days post op. I haven't actually drank any Protein Shakes yet. I know I need to. I will definitely be adding some benefiber though if it helps!! My bum doesn't hurt, but I've been running to the restroom quite frequently thinking I may have had an "accident." Urgh so embarrassing!!

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I am only 4 days post op. I haven't actually drank any Protein shakes yet. I know I need to. I will definitely be adding some benefiber though if it helps!! My bum doesn't hurt' date=' but I've been running to the restroom quite frequently thinking I may have had an "accident." Urgh so embarrassing!![/quote']

I had a bad experience with my butt hurting after not calling about having diarrhea sooner. Get a hold on it now before it becomes difficult to sit and your miserable already because of post op pain. At least for me that was the case. Definitely start sipping some Protein. It will help in wound healing too! Good luck! I was sleeved 6/18. 2 weeks tomorrow.

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I have really bad diarrhea :-( I tried calling my NUT, just waiting for a call back. Is anyone else experiencing this? I do NOT want to take the milk of magnesia since waste is still coming out, but I take a multivitamin with fiber in it. Can I add some to a Protein shake?

I would wait a few weeks before taking that Vitamin... ask your doctor, it seems too soon.

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I was sleeved on June 28 and had my first bm yesterday... And ever since I started I've had a few more ... All have even diarrhea... I have been drinking Protein since I got home. I have some clear Liquid Protein that I mix with Water and a little crystal light lemonade... And I've still got diarrhea...

And the sounds that my stomach has been making are insane!

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