ok, so I know this is a gross topic but, I am miserable. I am 4 days postop and have had diarrhea since the surgery. I am running to the bathroom constantly. Did anyone else have this problem? When does it go away? Does anything help to stop it? I am eating cream of wheat right now with a little pureed banana, hoping this will help since I have been on clear liquids until this point.

Thanks!

I'd say it's probably because of all the liquids..possibly also any meds you are on. Just keep hydrated. Good luck.

Thanks! I am hoping it will go away soon!

I'm sure it will. I guess there is also a positive to this...you'll probably lose a bunch of weight! I know that's horrible but it's true, but I am sure you will feel better soon. Good luck.

Hi,

I was banded on May 12 and went home the same day. The next day I started with diarrhea and it hasn't totally stopped. I was going 12-15 times a day. As soon as I drank anything (I'm on clear liquids), it would run right through me. My doctor was concerned so she had me do a stool culture to make sure I didn't have an infection (c. difficile). Thank goodness that was negative so she has started me on a prescription for the diarrhea. It has helped some but I still had diarrhea yesterday. Nothing so far today but I have just had water and jello. I decided to try a protein drink now and see what happens. She said sometimes patients do get diarrhea because the diet is all liquid. I decided to try something else in my full liquid diet since I was scheduled to start it yesterday. We'll see what happens! I can't stay on clear liquids forever. Surprisingly I have only lost one pound since surgery. I am sure I am in starvation mode. I don't even feel hungry. One thing with the diarrhea, you get rid of all of the gas very quickly and I have no pain. I think you should call your doctor about the diarrhea if you continue to have it.

Bonnie

a gross topic it is, BUT I typed in diarrhea in the SEARCH ENGINE when I was at your stage. I have now been banded for 3 1/2 weeks & am on the OTHER end of the spectrum. I sometimes, sad to say, WISH I had diarrhea!!! All jokes aside, diarrhea is NO FUN, but I had it when I was still on liquids only. LIQUIDS IN LIQUIDS OUT. If it is UNBEARABLE or uncomfortable, I would call my surgeon & ask him for suggestions.