Newbie and BM question after 9 days of DS

[stephen643 0]

Hi all, I am a newbie here just starting to get familiar with the forums. I can't seem to find the DS forum on the app, so posting my question here.

Anyway I am 9 days post op from DS and so far everything has gone great and easier than expected except the some bathroom issues. Have been having quite a bit of diarrhea which is mostly just Water, but it doesn't seem to be letting up. What has been your experience with this? I was on Protein shakes and Water and just now starting some purée foods. I have found the Popsicles make it worse so I avoid them. Just wanted to see what you all have experienced. I'm hoping this isn't going to be the permanent bathroom experience going forward.

Thanks.

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[OzRoo 1,492]

@@stephen643

In my case, I only had the runs once, while still in the hospital, after a Barium Meal Leak Test.

Otherwise, Constipation rules during my different food phases. I have found a helpful way of dealing with it.

If this was happening to me on a regular basis (diarrhoea), I'd be calling my Surgeon ASAP.

Dehydration is a big concern, and even though I did not have the runs, I got very dehydrated once with nasty and scary symptoms.

Another cause could be some food intolerances, or even a stomach bug.

So, please call your surgical team and get some relief.

Good luck.

[judymcd69 17]

My experience with the bathroom issue is..........and still is at 6weeks.... If I eat or drink anything too fast. I've learned this the hard way. So..just slow way down !!!!

[Barry W 336]

Hopefully you are not taking any laxatives or stool softeners. I used the Kaopectate liquid when I experienced diarrhea a few times and found that very helpful. It went away on it's own after the first couple of weeks.