I think I have some sort of stomach bug. No vomiting (thank goodness!!), but horrible diarrhea that is literally like water. I'm trying to stay hydrated, but I just feel icky and no much like drinking. I think I've only had 8oz of fluids today and it's 3pm. I don't feel the signs of dehydration though. I know pre-op I was always told to do the BRAT (banana/rice/apple/toast) diet when sick with diarrhea, but obviously i can't eat that stuff now. Any ways to help bind me up? I had some grilled chicken over salad for lunch, and the salad literally went right through me. Help!

Stick with liquids, Pedialyte works well, and they make popsicles too.

Would your doc allow an Immodium tablet? In comes in (vile tasting) liquid, too.

I was thinking Imodium, but them my mom said that if it's a virus I should just let it take it's course and not use meds?

Gatorade or powerade

IDK, I would be popping an immodium. That doesn't necessarily mean it can't run it's course, just slow it down a bit.

Edited October 25, 201312 yr by magtart

How far post op are you? I am 2 weeks and going through the same thing.my doc

Had me cut out

Dairy to rule out

Lactose intolerance. It's only been a day since I've done that. He also said to take a probiotic.

My dr told me to use medimucil to help with the "watery" issue

How far post op are you? I am 2 weeks and going through the same thing.my doc Had me cut out Dairy to rule out Lactose intolerance. It's only been a day since I've done that. He also said to take a probiotic.

I'm 4 months. I don't think it's anything food related. I've eaten almost everything and been fine. Plus, I've been sick like this for 3 days and I don't think food would cause this.

If taking a pill is the issue with Imodium, they do a soluble one. It dissolves in your mouth like b12 pills and works!!

I had the same problem. It was horrible. Gave up dairy and now I'm fine. whey Protein is dairy, by the way. Its hard to get protein in since I still cannot tolerate much meat, but Beans and lentils don't make me sick at all. I was told that many people become sensitive to dairy post op.