A gross scatalogical question

Zoe · September 5, 2004

OK, I was hoping I wouldn't have to ask this, but I haven't seen it addressed elsewhere, and I'm desperate: Has anyone else had diarrhea while on liquids? For the first several post-op days I had the bowels of a cheese-eating 90-year-old, but in the last two days I've had to dash to the bathroom a couple of times with the runs. I'm drinking lots of fruit juices and yogurt smoothies, but I didn't expect this week to be so, um, productive. My diet hasn't changed in the last few days, and I don't have any flu symptoms. Comments or suggestions?

Stocked up on toilet paper, I remain,

New Hope · September 5, 2004

I had that for a short time during the liquid stage. Usually, not much warning! What types of Fruit drinks are you drinking? Some fruits can act as laxatives. You can check online for a list of fruits, fruit juices, and their side effects, daily amt. to drink. Fruit Drinks are very high in sugar and are basically empty calories.

If you're having problems w/diarrhea, you may want to lay off of the yogurt for a few days. Milk products tend to make diarrhea worse.

Hope you get to feeling better soon!

leatha_g · September 5, 2004

liquids in, liquids out? Yep. I had it too. This too shall pass.

Maybe try cutting down milk products?

tigk29 · September 5, 2004

I have the same issues, but I was told because I am not eating anything solid it is normal. My day consists of 16 oz of protien shake, 11 ounces of milk, 2 oz of broth and 4 oz of juice. My stage 2 diet starts Tuesday, Im sure you know how excited I am!

Janie Jackson · September 5, 2004

I had that problem breifly during the liguid phase but it soon passed. I now have your earlier problem of the cheese eating 90 year old....Hang in there...Janie

Zoe · September 5, 2004

Thank you, thank you! I'll try to cut back on the yogurt. Today has been fine so far, but yesterday I just about lost it while sitting for a professional exam. . . at least they would have remembered me.

Kim, I'm right behind you: mushy food begins on Thursday. Right now I'm looking forward to hummus, guacamole, and tuna salad.

Alexandra · September 5, 2004

Hi Zoe,

Just wanted to chime in with my congratulations on your banding! And to say that I, too, had this happen for a short while during the liquid phase. Not at all surprising, when you think about it. What goes in, comes out.

tigk29 · September 6, 2004

Zoe ~ I am so looking forward too refried Beans, sour cream and melted cheese. I am hoping it isnt too spicy for me, but I have heard that some people can tolerate it!

Zoe · September 7, 2004

Veering even further off on this tangent... I discovered a good, cheap way to satisfy a Mexican food craving during the liquid phase. Campbell's makes a condensed Creamy chicken Chile Soup with poblano peppers; it's very filling, and not too spicy. The chicken bits are tiny, so you can either chew them into mush or ignore them.

My earlier problem seems to have resolved itself. Thanks, everyone.