Every time I read a BM thread on here it's about constipation post op. I am 4 days post op and have had diarrhea for every BM. I also just started my period today so I don't know if these two things are linked. Anyone else experience diarrhea for their initial BMs?

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I only got diarrhea before my surgery. Afterwards, I became constipated. Are you on clear liquids, or are you on protein? If you're drinking any protein with dairy, you could be lactose intolerant. You need to let your doctor know about this to rule out dumping syndrome.

Every time I read a BM thread on here it's about constipation post op. I am 4 days post op and have had diarrhea for every BM. I also just started my period today so I don't know if these two things are linked. Anyone else experience diarrhea for their initial BMs?

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YEP! that's been me. That's all I've had. not related to period either, had period week before surgery. I'm just glad everything's working!

I'm on clear liquids. Dumping syndrome doesn't happen with the sleeve according to my nutritionist. I was just worried seeing most are constipated and I was opposite.

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I'm on clear liquids. Dumping syndrome doesn't happen with the sleeve according to my nutritionist. I was just worried seeing most are constipated and I was opposite.

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That's what I thought at first. But apparently, some people are saying it is possible, but that it's just very rare with the sleeve. Everyone's body is different, so maybe it's just because you're on liquids. liquid in, liquid out.

Did you have to do a

Barium swallow test after surgery? (That's where you drink this god awful stuff and X-ray your new stomach to check for leaks.) I had diarrhea for a good week post op, I talked to the PA and he said the barium is a laxative [emoji15]

Did you have to do a

Barium swallow test after surgery? (That's where you drink this god awful stuff and X-ray your new stomach to check for leaks.) I had diarrhea for a good week post op, I talked to the PA and he said the barium is a laxative

Yes I did! That must be it. I had to drink so much where I told the doctor "I don't think I should be drinking this much at once." Thank you so much.

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I am 7 weeks out today. I had diarrhea around day 4 or 5 (bad, had to run to the bathroom) At my 1 week check up my surgeon said sometimes it happens when the system starts working again. He recommended Benefiber. You put it in your Water and can't even taste it.

Since then I had diarrhea one other day, but just once and it was mild.

Other than that I have been very regular, like clockwork, having a normal BM almost every morning.

SO......not everyone gets constipated. I'm glad I don't. Hopefully your diarrhea will be short-lived like mine was.