We've been approached by a pretty innovative company that would like us to sell Adult diapers that were specifically created for bariatric patients. I haven't seen this topic discussed on here much and I was curious how if you've ever used Bariatric Adult Diapers before or after weight loss surgery?

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@@Alex Brecher Is there certain types of surgery that may cause you to need an adult diaper?

@@Alex Brecher Is there certain types of surgery that may cause you to need an adult diaper?

I wasn't aware that there was a need but I did come across a few topics that broached the subject:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/378723-bowel-incontinence/?view=findpost&p=4280691&hl=%2Bdiapers

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/373600-today-i-hate-being-a-woman/?view=findpost&p=4262521&hl=%2Bdiapers

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/378234-5-weeks-post-op-food-not-sitting-right/#entry4278145

I think Poise pads works for those who have stress incontinence due to obesity. If they need a diaper they are eating too much fat and sugar and are not compliant IMHO.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

I think Poise pads works for those who have stress incontinence due to obesity. If they need a diaper they are eating too much fat and sugar and are not compliant IMHO.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

Respectfully disagree. I had serious poo issues and I was 100% compliant. But no on the diapers. Nope.

I alsohad serious poo problems after my RNY and I was totally compliant!!! I became Lactose Intolerant. On my 2 week Prop and then 4 weeks Postop. No diapers for me.

I have to say, if I had read online that wearing a diaper was part of the normal recovery process for WLS, it would have given me pause for thought on whether I was making the right decision or not.

I have to say, if I had read online that wearing a diaper was part of the normal recovery process for WLS, it would have given me pause for thought on whether I was making the right decision or not.

ABSOLUTELY!! They will have to put me down the day I need adult diapers for poo. DNR. DNR.

**** happens! Al Roker went commando at the White House after having Gastric Bypass surgery.

Just...eeewwwwww....

Otherwise, I've got nothing....

Nope. Just nope.

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Um, seriously if someone told me I may need adult diapers after WLS that probably would have been enough for me to say "thanks, but no thanks". It's not normal to need a diaper post op. If you do, either you need to change what you're doing i.e. Buy some lactose free shakes, or call your doctor or take some probiotics or something. That is not normal.

This is interesting. I never heard of such a thing. Is it that bad people would need a diaper? I hear many people not being able to do a number 2.

I don't know about this. However, for the first 24 hours after surgery I had bladder incontinence issues. I never had issues before and my BMI was 41. It felt like my bladder didn't "wake up" after surgery.

I was still in the hospital then and it wasn't a big deal. I had dry heaves and each time I heaved, I wet myself. Miserable, but by the end of the day I was fine. I didn't need diapers but did buy Poise pads to use the first day or two at home, just in case.

I was worried that I would have sudden urge. My bedroom is upstairs, bathroom down stairs, so moving slow plus urge could have been trouble. Turned out I was just over cautious and didn't need them.

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Actually, during the night a couple of times, I defecated in my pants!! Thought it was gas, or in my sleep rather, thought it was gas!! Threw out several pair of underwear! But no way to diapers!