Awful diarrhoea 2 days post gastric bypass

[Doodle41 22]

Sorry about the unpleasant topic but was wondering if anyone experienced diarrhoea and lots of gas from the bowel 2 days post op? I’m literally going to the toilet every half an hour with either wind or upset tummy. Is this normal?

[oldandtired 238]

Ask the doc about it. You will not be the 1st.

[Arabesque 6,494]

Diarrhoea after surgery is quite common. For some it’s a one off but others experience it for days. A friend’s surgeon actually advises his patients to wear disposable underwear for the first week for this reason. She was really pleased she did. I wish I knew about it because I had to toss underwear - it could not be saved. Oh & beware the liquid wind.

During surgery they fill your abdomen with gas to inflate the area so they can see what they are doing. It will take a few days for it to fully escape your body. You may notice pain in your shoulder. Walk around the ward, around your house, little & often helps. Give Gas X a try too.

All the best.

[GradyCat 3,692]

While I didn't have bypass (I had sleeve), I did have diarrhea after the surgery and gas of course for just about 2 days, so this sounds normal to me.

[Doodle41 22]

Thanks guys for the advice. It’s slowed down a lot today so I think it was just my bodies way of getting rid of gas and and anything left in my bowel. That’s for reassuring me though x

[oldandtired 238]

I am pre-op. Could I take Imodium for the diarrhea (once I have surgery, IF I have that problem?

Edited January 8, 2022 by oldandtired

[Arabesque 6,494]

It was ok on my plan. It was included on the list of post surgical meds to have on hand (along with stool softeners, gas X, Panadol, etc.) when I got home.

[RouxEnGravy 3]

Surgery was 1/5. Liquid waterfalls started 1/8, I think. Still happening as of this evening. TMI but have gone 8 times today. Taking an Imodium in the morning because this simply can't continue. Haven't asked my Dr yet.