I was banded on the 19 of March. My last day in the hospital they gave me a barium drink so they could do an exray. Soon after I was hit with diarrehia. They suggested Imodium for that. On the 23 and 24 there was no diarrehia but last night it hit again in full force. I'm sure it's because most of the liquids I've drank, like a pitchure of crystal light, have sugar alcohol in it. But looking at labels, so does most other diet liquids. I had a slim fast shake for breakfast and was hit about 3 hours later. What suggestions do any of you have to get nutrients without the sugar alcohol?

You are having diarrhea because you have no solids foods going in. No solids going in=no solids coming out (or perhaps a little residue, but essentially no solid stuff). It will get better when you can advance to the next stage and have some liquids with more residue to them.

I agree with faithmd, liquids in=liquids out. Once you start more solid food, the diarrhea will stop. You can take immodium, but IMHO you'd risk being constipated once you progress your diet. Unless it's a real problem, such as you feel you're putting out more than you're taking in or you're getting dehydrated from it, I'd recommend just putting up with it the best you can. It's just a bump in the road to a healthier you.

Good luck,

Some people are more sensitive to Protein too. Try doing some frozen Protein shakes, are you using whey or Soy, try switching. As soon as you switch to mushies you should notice a difference.

Wish ya the best.

I would also check the ingredients of what you're having in liquids. The artificial sweetner "Splenda" aka sucralose, has that exact same effect on me, about 2-3 hours after I have something with it in it.

I appreciate the feedback. I really thought that was probably the reason but nowhere on any forum I've checked out had mentioned it. Tomorrow I'm starting on pudding and mashed potatoes.

I am having the same problem; I am only out 7 days and have had diarrhea 5 of those days. I am lactose intolerant and having a hard time. I have been using lactaid milk and still suffering. I will be glad when I get to the phase of food...instead of liquids. Good Luck JR

For those of you who are allowed yogurt, my nutritionist recommends it very strongly for restoring regularity. Yogurt replaces the healthy bacteria that was eliminated from our systems because of the surgery which is one of the main factors leading to diarrhea. Activia is the brand of yogurt she recommends most strongly.