I had my lapband surgery last wednesday and there were no problems during the surgery. I am on a soft/puree diet right now. I am always finding myself going to the bathroom with diarrhea since surgery. I am taking pepcid Ac everyday, twice a day but it is not working. What is the problem? How can I fix it?

Thanks

nate!

its part of the phase i think...what goes out is like what goes in...it should pass as you progress to more solid foods. You might try adding oatmeal to your breakfast if you can, get some fiber in there, or call your dr and ask if you can take metamucile too.

try immodium. it's over-the-counter. they have chewable tablets--but you can probably just swallow the little pills, if you can't find the chewable kind. the pills are TINY. take with lots of Water. you should be fine!

good luck,

girlin

nyc

yep the old liquid in=liquid out. It will get better when your diet does. Just one more yucky thing to get through---it DOES get better!!!!

Kat

Yeah, I hear ya! i had my survery 9 days ago and until last night had not had anything but diahhrea. After 2 days on mushies, I guess my body is starting to get back to normal. Finally! As someone said: liquids in, liquids out. I just didn't think it would take that long. Today is much more "normal" for me. Good luck! Hope you are feeling well otherwise. Karen

Yep yep. You have to eat solid in order to poop solid. As long as you're eating through a straw, you'll be able to poop through one.

Sounds like you're right on schedule. Just don't let yourself get dehydrted.....try some Immodium and keep on sipping. Protein supps will help keep you from having such loose bowels also.

Yep yep. You have to eat solid in order to poop solid. As long as you're eating through a straw, you'll be able to poop through one.

Holy crap....lol...this one made me shoot Water on my screen....lol....

:clap2:

Ewwww, what a visual.

Ewwww, what a visual.

ROTFL...and her saying you can use a straw to poop was better!?? lol...

You should be feeling better as soon as your diet changes into more solid food.Try avoiding too much fibre food as this will only increase your bowels movement. Try having some smashed bananas (real mushy, as puree) this usually helps. Watch out for that immodium as it can easily cause you the complete opposite from the problem you're having right now.

hope you'll feel better soon,

niki

I had my surgery May 17, 2007, and I know just what you mean. I have severe, diarrhea. I thought something must be wrong; no wonder I have lost a few pounds..

Hey all,

I know what you are talking about. I was banded 5/21/07. I forgot to Water down my apple juice yesterday and boom! I have had diarrhea all day today. I even started drinking yogurt smoothies which have been a little filling but I feel like I am still STARVING! But, tomorrow I can start with creamy Soups, Protein shakes, etc. It's all good!

Peace,

Judy

Ah welcome to bandsterhood. Post-op scoots are just part of the *fun*.

I went through it too. I got great exercise post op by running to the bathroom...literally.

It does get better...I promise.....