Hi there,

I was banded on Friday, May 16th and everything went great. However, I have had diarrhea very bad since my operation. It is not getting any better. It seems like I go to the bathroom and then I have to go again a few minutes later. Is this normal? I do not have any nausea or fever so I'm not too terribly alarmed. But I am having some cramping. I took an imodium earlier and that did not help and am taking another one now. I just wanted to see if anyone else had experienced this, and if so, when and how it stopped. Thanks in advance!

Hiya, Yes I had the same thing. It actually started the very next morning after my surgery. I can't remember how long it lasted but it was a least a week if not two.

Thanks so much Alfie! :wink2:

I also hope to hear from anyone else who has experienced this so I can feel at ease...

I'm so glad you posted about this. I was banded on the 16th as well and I've been going since the day after surgery non stop. I'm not having any cramping but i am having pressure...I know that doesn't explain a lot!

You are not alone in this. I was banded April 4th and everything went very smoothly. At first I had a little diarreah with cramping, but not too bad, and then on the 5th day, it really hit me big time. I missed an extra week of work because of it. My Dr. and nutritionist both mentioned that the surgery often affects some people in this way. It can also make you lactose intolerant and sensitive to the fake sugars for a little while. I took immodium several times before it finally slowed down. By then I was able to eat some blended foods-Soup. It finally went away. I was able to go back to the fake sugars, but i am still lactose intolerant (and have been forever). Which meant I couldn't take any of those Protein drinks with whey. Be sure to keep the lines of communication open with your Dr. and with your nutritionist. Also keep drinking your liquids and electrolytes.

Hope you get to feeling better real soon.

Think of it this way, Water in, water.....

It lasted about a week and then, wonders of wonders, constipation followed, another week and then it leveled out. Just be still and make no sudden movements! :wink2:

HI. I had the same thing. My Dr. said it was normal and told me "let it all come out" and told me don't take anything to stop it unless it lasts for over a week. Once you are allowed to change your diet it will be better. Congrats on your weight loss.:wink2:

Liquids in, liquids out, it's all a normal process. Just be sure to keep replenishing your system with.....more fluids.

Ahhhh yes the fun of constantly running to the restroom. I was banded last week on May 13th. First 2 days constipation which is very rarely a problem with me, then ever since then it's like "run Forrest run" My Dr. told me it is very common and may last a little over a week and not to take anything for it. I see him tomorrow and am a little nervous because he is at his other office so I have to drive 1 1/2 hrs to see him. With the way it is going I figure that I will have to stop at least once if not twice to use the restroom. I don't like public restrooms all that well. Sorry off the subject.... But yes it is perfectly normal to have it. good luck with your journey.

Thanks so much Alfie! :wink2:

I also hope to hear from anyone else who has experienced this so I can feel at ease...

I too was banded by Dr. Zapata - isn't he wonderful. A few days after I got back I had terrible diarrhea also. We called him, he called back within 5 minutes and told us to eat yogurt with active cultures. He said that he thought it was the antibiotic that we were given - it destroyed the balance of bacteria in the stomach. It helped.

Normal. Took about a month or so after surgery for me to get back to normal...

banded on the 12th. same problem for about 3 days, then constipation sets in. It had been 9 days and I finally able to conduct what I would call "a normal business"....

I'm having the same issue. Was banded on the 27th. Won't go into the details, but it's nice to know others have experienced the same.

hum... have had normal since my surgery... but my dr didnt make us do the liquid diet before surgery.. wonder if that is why?

My partner was also intolerant of the Protein drinks with whey. They gave her migraines. She's done quite well on the Spirutein soy-based shakes. She experimented with various brands prior to going on the liquid pre-op diet. They're not too bad, actually. She mixes them with Plain Silk soymilk, and since they were a bit heavy for her taste, she doubled the amount of soymilk to powder ratio. Just make sure you account for the additional calories.

BadgerMom

I was banded 6/23 same here with the diarrhea. I too suspect that once I get some solids in me it will stop. Actually it feels good to have it as I can let out some of this dreadful Gas. I only wish I could figure how to get my left shoulder gas pain out. I made homemade Cream of Potato soup today just for something that normal food. I served some to my partner who has been on my pre-op and post-op diet with me so far (bless her soul) she has lost over 20 pounds. However, she knows it will get harder for her once I get some restriction. We can't wait for the next phase. I dream of tuna fish and cottage cheese. I plan on going to work on Monday, perhaps just for half the day. I can't believe how much energy I'm gaining every day and I have hardly any pain in my arthritic knee. I can acutally bend. I'm looking forward to going to the support group the hospital has to offer and am going to start doing some walking after I have my doctors appointment on Wednesday. I am so gald this forum is available. We are family