I know gross. But it happens. At least we hope. I finally had one yesterday and today. !!!!! Today is day 5 post op. Both times was what I call the "runs" or "watery". Is that normal? Will that be the new normal bowel movement for us sleevers? Lol. Just curious.

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I don't think you'll always have diarrhea. I did at first, but now I tend to be more constipated. I have to make sure I get my fluids in and sometimes I have to use a mild laxative. Hopefully you'll find a happy medium between the two

Keep in mind that your body hasn't had solid food in days, and won't for days yet. If there's no solid in, it won't really be solid out.

I'm 2 weeks post-op sleeve and have had diarrhea since day 3. I'm very frustrated because I can't do anything or go anywhere. I can't exercise even. My surgeon said call my PCP. So now I'm waiting for test results. Everything else is on track. But I'm getting pretty down about this.

I know it sounds odd, but soon you will yearn for the days of loose or watery BM's. Once you get further out it's going to feel like passing a pineapple.

Start buy benefiber. If you are having loose stool it will bind it together. If you are constipated it will soften it. After a year, I switched to bran Cereal twice a week, but even then I still have to use the benefiber every once in a while.