TMI 3wks post op and diarrhea

[mapsar41 0]

So I am 3 weeks post op bypass. I had hives really bad a week ago all over my legs my doctors didnt know why. Then for the past few days I have been having really watery diarrhea. Tuesday was bad. Yesterday wasnt as bad and this morning I had to go a few times and I didnt even eat anything. I'm barely eating yet. My doctor is wondering if I maybe took too much Miralax. I took a cap full Sunday night and then Monday morning which is what my doctorrecommended. I'm concerned this is going to be a constant thing. I'm afraid to eat. Im trying to go back to work but having to go to the bathroom pretty regularly isnt helping. If I am with a client I can't just stop what I'm doing. Protein Shakes seem to make go as well. I am drinking lactose free shakes so I don't think it could be lactose intolerance. Anyone else have this? Anything help make you regular? My doctor suggested Probiotics so I started them today. I'm desperate to get rid of the diarrhea.

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[NovaLuna 709]

Do you eat banana's? Banana's naturally stop you up a bit and I can't eat them every day because they lead to Constipation issues. If you're having the opposite issue maybe try eating a banana to see if it'll help a bit... it does for me when I'm having the same issue.

[Arabesque 6,442]

That’s the thing with diarrhoea- when you have to go you have to go right now.

It may be too high a dose of miralax or you’re taking it too regularly like your doctor suggested. Because you’re not eating much & most/all of it liquid you can’t expect to have solid bm every day. I was happy if I went every second day. I only took a stool softener if I hadn’t gone by day 3. I’d take it at night so I’d have a normal bm the next morning.

It may be something in the Protein Shake that is upsetting you. Can you try a different brand?

Hope you feel better soon.

[skyewolfe 92]

Are you on soft foods yet? If so try cheese it can help stop you up too. My guess is too much Miralax. I’ve noticed that I can’t take normal doses of a lot of meds since surgery (I’m 8 months out). Heck I still have to take children’s Tylenol lol. Also get some chewable pesto bismol. I keep some on hand all of the time