Noisy stomach

[LindsayT 551]

Ever since last night after dinner, every time I eat solid food, my stomach gurgles for about 30-60 minutes, and I get a bit nauseous. Then, this morning (sorry TMI), I had a massive BM and severe painful cramping during. Thankfully, that went away after I finished in the restroom. The only thing that has changed is that I started an antibiotic Thursday and stopped the omeprazole on Wednesday. I have had very minimal issues since surgery or had any major food intolerance. Any insights? Could it be the antibiotic or not taking the PPI? Thanks!

[toodlerue 432]

When did you have the surgery?

Take a deep breath to relax. Maybe your body just needs sometime to work into your new routine. Your stomach had been through some major trauma!

I’m sure it will be alright.

[LindsayT 551]

Just now, toodlerue said:

When did you have the surgery?

Take a deep breath to relax. Maybe your body just needs sometime to work into your new routine. Your stomach had been through some major trauma!

I’m sure it will be alright.

I had surgery 4 months ago. I'm in a good routine and recovered very well.

[Arabesque 6,476]

The rumbling grumbling tummy is just your digestive system doing what it’s supposed to do - digest food or so my surgeon’s colleague told me. I describe mine as my own personal poltergeist rattling the chains & moaning. Mine’s growling now 🤣🤣🤣. Most tummy rumblings aren’t a sign of hunger like we used to be told.

As to the cramping & large BM, that may not be related to anything but maybe your bowels not fully emptying the previous days. Check the side effect of the antibiotics to be sure though. I know some can cause diarrhoea not sure about the reverse. I can get diarrhoea (very smelly & cutting pains befits hand) if I don’t have my PPI or haven’t eaten for a while. The acid builds up & irritates the intestines. Maybe the acid irritated your intestines enough not to cause diarrhoea but & a clean out???

If it occurs again give your team a call.

[LindsayT 551]

It's not normal for my stomach to be noisy. It's something new.

I was reading about the antibiotic, and it said not to take it if you've had WLS. I stopped taking it and emailed my doctor. It's a holiday here in the US on Monday, so I'm not expecting a response until Tuesday.

[maintenanceman 280]

I'm 18 months post-op, and my stomach still makes all manner of noises on occasion. I always say, my sleeve is like a box of chocolates. I never know what I'm going to get.

[Arabesque 6,476]

Mine wasn’t this noisy before either which is why I asked the doctor. I swear I can hear gurgling even as what I drink goes down my esophagus. Maybe all my fat muffled the sound before 🤣🤣🤣.

Oh, that’s an unexpected issue with the antibiotic. Glad you checked & stopped it.. Hope the doctor gets back to you soon.