TMI alert..

[JessicaAnn 564]

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!

[Kathie5353 53]

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

[magtart 603]

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

[JessicaAnn 564]

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?

[JillSG 5]

Gatorade or Powerade

[magtart 603]

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, 2013 by magtart

[rocknrollmama1980 20]

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.

[Seela 1,187]

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

[JessicaAnn 564]

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.

[kiwi63 22]

If taking a pill is the issue with Imodium, they do a soluble one. It dissolves in your mouth like B12 pills and works!!

[Taels2013 33]

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.