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Warning, TMI Lol! I’m just wondering if anyone else has been through the same thing and what was the outcome? I had the sleeve on 3/26. I am three weeks out and on the puréed stage. Since I started this stage last week, my stomach has been a mess. It’s making loud gurgling noises I’ve never heard before and I’ve had diarrhea (I’m sorry but it’s true!) for close to a week. Anyone else have this issue? What was the outcome?

Yes I called the Dr and they told me to try Imodium for a couple of days. Yesterday was day 1 and no relief. I am calling them again today.

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Generally in the hospital many patients receive antibiotics because there are a lot of strange germs floating around in a hospital and since you had surgery, you have an open wound that must not get infected.

But antibiotics kill not only the bad bacteria but also the good bacteria in your gut. Therefore when you leave the hospital and are off all the antibiotics, you need to reestablish the colonies of good gut bacteria. This is done by taking some Probiotics for awhile in order to reestablish your colonies of good gut bacteria. Otherwise your gut may not be able to process food properly and as a result produce diarrhea.

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I think everyone can corroborate what you are experiencing to one extent or another, though everyone seems to encounter their bouts of nausea, Constipation, diarrhea, gurgling, upset stomach, etc at different stages. That said diarrhea at this stage isn't a bad thing you should be "expunging" fat at this point with your diet so loose stool is common.

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My stomach still gurgles, and it does it loudly! People can hear it across the room. I am getting used to it but I have read from others on this site that gurgling has lingered for many.

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I’m 4 weeks post op and I gurgle every time I eat, it’s so annoying. My doctor told me it’s acid reflux. As far as the bowels, I’ve had the opposite issue.


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I'm 3.5 weeks post op. When you guys are talking about "gurgling" are you also talking about a general uneasiness in your stomach and digestive system? The reason I ask, is because it seems no matter what I eat, it goes down a little uneasy. I don't feel like I'm going to throw up, and I haven't thrown up yet, but nothing feels 100% going down.

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No it means it actually makes noise mine does

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I would describe it as gas sounds. Like when you have to fart, but can’t because you are somewhere you shouldn’t, lol. BUT the sounds are much louder then your regular everyday gas. My Dr prescribed a stronger version of Imodium to help me out. I work in an office with three people around me. It is mortifying to say the least! Hopefully these new pills work. Thank you everyone for the input!


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People do you have best results with GasX-- Imodium-- Beano-- or something else? Inquiring minds want to know these things?😠

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1 minute ago, Frustr8 said:

People do you have best results with GasX-- Imodium-- Beano-- or something else? Inquiring minds want to know these things?😠

The Gas-X chewables were a life-saver for me! OK, too dramatic, maybe a dignity-saver?

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23 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

People do you have best results with GasX-- Imodium-- Beano-- or something else? Inquiring minds want to know these things?😠

Nothing stops the stomach noises. I have eaten a tons of tums, nexium, gas x etc. I have a friend who had this done two years ago and her stomach still makes these sounds. It appears to be part and parcel of the surgery.

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