TMI.... What do you do when you have stomach bug post WLS

[ocgirl15 667]

Ok I have a stomach bug...7months post op. TMI...Diarrhea since last Saturday. I am staying hydrated so that's good. Mild fever at the beginning. My former go to foods are not ideal anymore. BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apples and toast... Actually allergic to apples ) would make me feel worse I am sure. What soothes your stomach? Any OTC medicines you recommend? At this point there is nothing my surgeon told me to avoid except NSAIDS.

[KristenLe 5,979]

How about broth or Soup? Tomato Soup is my go-to when sick (pre-op)!

[Christinamo7 4,041]

I would just stick with whatever non dairy foods that are not spicy that you feel like eating. because spicy foods don't work out so well with diarrhea.

and as long as you're staying hydrated, that's the most important thing. power aid zero - Vitamin Water zero - broth, tea. rest. Ginger tea might well comfort your tummy.

[Valentina 2,642]

Ginger soothes the gut. Try some flatten diet ginger ale. Diet ginger hard candies might help.

chicken is the most "calming" Protein. Homemade chicken broth always is a standby.

Don't worry too much about "food". Just stay hydrated. That needs to be your goal right now.

Feel better. I wish I could bring you some of my homemade chicken Soup. I make the best in the whole universe---just ask me. :0