5 days post op, serious bathroom time...

[nprcowboy 533]

So is it normal that darn near every time I move or lay back in recliner I get doubled over is stomach gas pains and then I need to go to restroom where most time is a loose movement. Legs and back giving out from qty of times I have to be hunched over on the throne each time and so many times. Is this typical for the frequency as things start working back to normal? I can go for from a restroom

[happymama2014 206]

That only happened to me once and I felt like it was something I ate. What kind of Protein are you taking in? Some sugar-free products do that to me which is why I've tried to have most my protein not be in shakes.< /p>

[Zane's Mom 184]

It was either that or I didn't go for several days. I'm 5 months out and it's still that way some days.

Just make sure to keep your fluids going in because you don't want to get dehydrated.

[4LgrLife_53 82]

I was sleeved on 11/4. While I belched and burped a lot the day of surgery and the following day, I was not able to pass gas until the day after surgery after sipping on a warm (not HOT) vegetable broth. It got the ball rolling fast on the gas, and as disgusting as it is, felt immediate relief from gas pain after tooting. I also did a quick Fiber drink (clear liquid, no taste)(and not just the laxative stuff) to clean out from some of the anesthesia and all. It helped with the loose stools and got rid of a lot of gas. It was miserable for a little while until it worked, but after that, things calmed down. But most importantly, get up and walk walk walk the equivalent of 10-15 laps back and forth in your longest hallway in your home and hopefully you'll get some much needed gas relief. Most, if not all, the gas in my tummy has already dissipated, and I have had no nausea with foods. Hope this helps!

[Sleevarilla 169]

My surgeon's rules were: no more than 5 episodes of diarrhea per day. More than that and I needed to call. It's common to have diarrhea post-op, but too much greatly increases your risk of dehydration. Fluid in/fluid out. But, no more than 5 times a day. I wasn't allowed to leave the hospital until I passed gas. And, once it started, it didn't seem to want to stop ... until the diarrhea started. Learn from me, padawan ... never trust a fart.< /p>

[nprcowboy 533]

Wait is something wrong then since I probably use bathroom like 15 times a day? No solid stuff yet but I expected that being on straight liquids. But I do pass a little gas each time along with diarhea. Such frequently Buns are a burning

[Dianne A 7]

@@nprcowboy call your surgeon always to be sure. God bless

[Wtloss 75]

I am 3 days post op and yesterday the diarrhea began. Excessive. I called today and they recommended coconut Water. It has a lot of potassium. I just got some and today the diarrhea is slowing down. It it continues past Friday I can take Imodium. I certainly hope it goes away. I won't be able to go anywhere lol

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

I had diarrhea for 7 days straight. I drank a coconut electrolyte Water to stay hydrated. While not pleasant, I felt it was a better alternative to Constipation because it helped get a LOT of gas out!

[teb 5]

I had diarrhea for couple of days after surgery and called the dr's office. They said it was normal. After that came the most horrifying constipation!!!!! I think I found a way around that, I drink Yacult every night and have a Greek yogurt Activia every day. So nice to just wake up and go to the bathroom without a struggle and without taking that awful milk of magnesia!!!!

[Luvin_Life125 558]

I have a lot of gas but no diarrhea or Constipation. My surgeon started me on a probiotic the night of surgery and then twice a day since. I had surgery 11/11 and one bowel movement since surgery and that was yesterday. It was the easiest bowel movement I have had in years . I take daily narcotics for chronic pain and have for a few years so constipation has been a constant companion. I sent my hubby to the store today to buy a bottle of Probiotics as recommended by my surgeons office. If it is that easy to make a bowel movement a regular event I will take it every time!

[nprcowboy 533]

Had normal type movements yesterday. Today many trips with bad diarrhea, nothing is staying in me. Also terrible hunger I think because of it. May call surgeon tomorrow of doesn't settle down