My daughter had the lapband surgery a year and a half ago and has lost quite a bit of weight. However, the whole time since the surgery she has been plagued with diarrhea. She never had it before the surgery. She is a teacher and it is difficult for her to get to the RR, and often when she has just returned fromn the RR, she needs to go again. It is not the kind of diarrhea where you can wait to go- it is the "right now" kind.

I hope someone will have some answers for her- it is a real problem!! Thank you!!!

Have her gallbladder checked ......Did she lose alot fast??? I know my Irratable bowel became worse with a bad gallbladder....just a thought I am not in the medical feild at all

SHe should discuss this with her doctor and get a colonoscopy. Pronto! :teeth_smile: Most people with the band, if they are going to have an issue, are constipated because of eating protein and less fiber, veggies etc. Your daughter needs professional input.

I have had my band in for 21 months and have also had terrible bouts with diarrhea....have had several different oscopys and ultrasounds....Gastro Dr. found nothing. Have decided to get my band out...don't want to have to live like this anymore.

I would have her go see the Dr for any needed testing.

As RestlessMonkey said, the more common side effect for bandsters is constipation due to lack of fibre. That is my problem and I can often go days between BM's....no bloating or feeling constipated, just not enough food in for a proper movement out :thumbup:

The only time since banding that I had any problems with diarrhea was right after surgery and I was on an all liquid diet.

Hope this resolves itself soon !!

Patricia