Ok.. I'm just 14 days out RNY. All in all, I think I've done, doing very well. I caught a cold they day after I got home and let's just say coughing and sneezing was more than a little rough. I'm tolerating pretty much everything I try to eat. This is my problem and I suspect it's not uncommon, I just want to know WHY? What is it? First sips of Water or any liquid really cause me sick pain in my lower abdomen. It's the kind of gassy cramp I've known my whole life (prior to surgery) as I'm going to have gas or diarrhea pain. You know the kind that gives you a little chill and cramp and makes you think you better find a bathroom? This is NOT the case now. I had IBS prior to surgery and have not had a whole lot of luck in the potty department at all since surgery. I want to be happy I had this surgery, but am having a hard time finding the motivation to drink when it causes me belly aches. I just wonder what the mechanical reasoning is for this and PRAY that this is only temporary.

I had a problem drinking Water after my surgery. Figuring out the problem was no easy task either. I kept a food journal for about two weeks and when no pattern emerged my doc suggested an endoscopy to check for a stricture. The stricture was found and they did a balloon dilation. I feel great now, but it was terrifing for me to think that constent vomitting and dehydration might be just a normal part of my post-op life. Thank God that was not the case. I would definitly talk to your doc to see if something can be do to alleviate your discomfort.

Wow. Getting a cold right after surgery was probably very painful every time you coughed.

Many times after surgery, the microorganism in your lower intestines are destroyed by antibiotics which may have been given to you after surgery to inhibit infections. These microorganisms need to be restore. That is why some doctors recommend taking Probiotics after surgery to restore these organisms so they can do their functions and get your digestive system back to working properly.

Thanks. I forget to check my email and therefore don't see replies. I wish I knew how to navigate this site better. Once you log in here, is there a place to click to see your activity and see if you have responses? I've been having other issues as well. The water/fluid cramping is one. The cramps are the kind you get (I used to get) in my lower tummy that say "IT'S TIME TO FIND A BATHROOM". Problem is, when I sip, I get those cramps, but haven't been successful on my own in that other department in over 20 days. I've been getting help Sooo.. due to severe pain in the nethers...I'll spare you all- I FINALLY got though to my WLS yesterday. Despite the fact that they told me no Fiber or bulking suppliments for 6 weeks, he gave me the green light to add some. Like you said, James M., he said that the bacteria can be really wacko initially. He said the chemistry is completely different for RNY and Sleeve, too. I also was not supposed to take pills without crushing them. He said I could resume probiotics. I hope getting some GOOD bacteria in there helps with this cramp nonsense as well as elimination. I knew there would be hurdles, but life-long laxative dependency and being miserable with every sip of Fluid IS NOT something I signed up for... Fingers crossed. Thanks so much