Hi everyone,

I was banded 2 weeks and 2 days ago. I have horrible stomach cramps and diahrea ALL the time! every 1/2 hr I am running to the washroom. :scared2:I can't do anything! Christmas shopping is out of the question, and I am becoming so misrable! :tongue2:

I had my 2 week follow up appt. on Friday, and the nurse said my diahrea was normal. But it can't be. not this bad! and now today I noticed a small amount of blood in my diahrea! I am going to call my doctor in the morning.

Any one else suffered from this? any suggestion's?

I would definitely call your doctor and insist on being seen... also I would insist on a stool culture to rule out Cdiff. It can cause the miserable symptoms your having. Keep your self hydrated!!!!

Thanks Tess!

I caled my surgeon's office this morning and the RN said she did'nt think it was band or surgery related so she pretty much brushed me off and said I probably had caught a virus. She also told me to take some imodium. So I am and if I don't feel better tomorrow then I will go see my regular doctor. If it is this CDIFF virus, does antibiotics cure it?

hey Tess, I just noticed you are an RN? I forgot to mention that there is alot of mucous in my diarrhea, and sometimes when I feel the need to "pass wind" it is mucous that comes out. :confused_smile: any other suggestion's? thanks a bunch for any input! :thumbup:

It really does sound suspicious of cdiff... yes it can be jelly like mucous and foul smelling. Word of caution, if it is cdiff you shouldn't take immodium, not good to keep infectious stuff inside. It usually responds to the right antibiotics. If left untreated could lead to infective colitis. I would call your PCP and just check it be safe. Just can be ruled out with a stool culture... we see alot of it in the hospital. Take Care!

Thanks so much Tess, I really appricate it!