Help.... post op question

[Poorehouse 18]

I'm so sorry this is going to sound gross but I had surgery Thursday 10/24 today is Monday and I have watery diarrhea every since saturday night. I have no fever but sometimes fell flushed. I can walk around and I can drink Water and Protein Shakes (started those today) without problem. The only concern was the watery bm.

Anyone else go through this if so how long did it last

[Astaze75 16]

Every day- but I am also lactose intolerant and most of the stuff I am having has milk

[Astaze75 16]

Every day- but I am also lactose intolerant and most of the stuff I am having has milk

[Poorehouse 18]

I only had 8 ounces of milk today and I have had Water and juice on Friday Saturday and Sunday and this started Saturday night. Would lactose intolerance effect me over weekend when I didn't have milk?

[Bombs 353]

Ever try almond milk? Delish

[Momonanomo 534]

I had this until I started more solid food -- I think it was pureed food. Just gotta think -- liquid in, liquid out. My NUT had said if it persisted that it could be lactose intolerance or an intolerance to the artificial sweeteners in shakes. She said it was ok to take immodium -- but I'm not recommending it because I think you should consult with your own surgeon and/or nutritionist. Above all -- stay hydrated.

[gamergirl 4,609]

Every day- but I am also lactose intolerant and most of the stuff I am having has milk

Why don't you try lactaid pills? I've been taking them for years and the really help.

[gamergirl 4,609]

I only had 8 ounces of milk today and I have had Water and juice on Friday Saturday and Sunday and this started Saturday night. Would lactose intolerance effect me over weekend when I didn't have milk?

No if you're lactose intolerant it hits within minutes.

[Poorehouse 18]

I will look that pill up and ask my doc if and when I can take it. Right now this sucks .... I can't even leave the house because I have 2 seconds to run to potty

I'm glad I'm not the only one... I mean I don't wish this on anyone but I'm glad I'm don't alone...

[CCRNonherway 78]

Had it for almost a month ?! Not uncommon when all you're taking in are liquids. Just keep yourself hydrated.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I'm so sorry this is going to sound gross but I had surgery Thursday 10/24 today is Monday and I have watery diarrhea every since saturday night. I have no fever but sometimes fell flushed. I can walk around and I can drink Water and Protein shakes (started those today) without problem. The only concern was the watery bm.

Anyone else go through this if so how long did it last

Gather close young grasshopper and I will tell you the 1st secret of WLS. "Never trust a fart!" :-P

The diarrhea stage is one I think we all go through, since you're basically living on liquids for several weeks.

It does clear up, but for about the 1st 3 months, I could never trust a fart. After that, I went through the Constipation phase and I had to learn go get in enough Fiber. And experienced the oh so lovely taste of Milk of Magnesia! At about 9 months my new stomach adjusted and I'm back to normal.

[Poorehouse 18]

Omg ... That is the funniest and best advise yet!!! You guys make me feel so much better!

[donkey booty 19]

Just being honest this happened to me and I felt good then BAM so sick. Turns out I caught CDiff If you don't know what it is please Google it. I never heard of it until it literally not kidding almost killed me. Please be careful it doesn't hurt to get checked. I thought it was my IBS acting up turns out that's now gone it was CDiff! All the best but please be careful with this.

[Poorehouse 18]

OMGoodness! Was diarrhea the only symptom??? Did you have fever and abdominal pain? How many days after surgery did you realize it. Sorry for all questions my postop visit is Wednesday that's 6 days out of surgery

[donkey booty 19]

OMGoodness! Was diarrhea the only symptom??? Did you have fever and abdominal pain? How many days after surgery did you realize it. Sorry for all questions my postop visit is Wednesday that's 6 days out of surgery

Diarrhea was the only symptom no fever but once it got bad I did have abdominal pain. The diarrhea started like 4 days after I got home. For awhile I just kept going to the bathroom but I was still drinking my fluids fine but eventually that all stopped. The doctors can check with a simple Stoll sample the earlier the better unfortunately for my I spent 5 days in the hospital. Believe me I'm not trying to freak you out but the disease is serious so must share. The surgery wasn't the problem but since they pump you with all those antibiotics after surgery your body can't fight infections because you have no more bad bacteria. They should always give a probiotic with the antibiotics. Where you giving those?