I have had diarrhea gas and bloating for over a week now

Dr. said I could stop the actigal as diarrhea is a side effect, but no change after 5 days

Possible causes seem to be...

A bug like e coli or salmonella ... but 10 days?

I am eating something I cant tolerate .... not sure what

I am eating badly ... not chewing enough? But that would come and go

Read news article this week that said the sleeve helps produce a positive change in the gut biome... so maybe this is just a phase?

Any advice.... besides immodium and hydration

I'd advise going in for lab work. Not immodium until you know what's really wrong...

My biggest complication (or I should say, inconvenience) is my bowels. I am either constipated or having diarrhea. When I have to go, I have to GO RIGHT NOW. It has calmed down a bit, but it is what I deal with. You might try the brat diet which can help with diarrhea. (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) That helps with binding. Good luck!