Loose stools

[Jnfinney 527]

Sorry if this is too much information, but I am almost a week out from surgery and having stools that are completely liquid. This makes sense considering the only thing I’ve been eating is liquid 😂. However, I see a lot of people experience Constipation after the sleeve and I seem to be the opposite. Did anyone else have this?

[ShoppGirl 5,071]

Mine was the same. The pain medication causes Constipation for some but not everyone.

[Creekimp13 5,841]

The high dairy content of the protien shakes gave me a liquid experience. I, too, was expecting constipation...and was confused by that development. Then, a few weeks out, the Constipation caught up. Bodies are weird. If you feel well, roll with it. Be extra careful of dehydration. Get your electrolytes and lots of fluids.

[Arabesque 7,535]

It’s not unusual to have liquid bms post surgery. My friend was like this for a week or so after her surgery & then everything firmed up. As @Creekimp13 said keep hydrated & your electrolytes up. Get some hydralite or similar. Also watch dairy. You may be temporarily lactose intolerant, also not uncommon after surgery. It will cause watery bms. Check your shakes for lactose.

Of course if it persists contact your medical team.

Congratulations on your surgery.