Has anyone on here had trouble with diarreha after surgery and how come the pants I wore right before surgery fit and now that I'm down 24 lbs. there to tight? How strange is that? :sneaky: Does every doctor have a different post op diet for their patient's because as I read alot of the threads here everyone seems to be able to consume creamy broths and yogurt right after surgery? I'm still only able to have clear liquids, clear broths, jello and my protein shakes for about 2-3 weeks, then I can graduate to creamy soups and semi-solid mushies. I would kill to be able to have a creamy soup, but I don't want to screw up the doc's orders. Any info would be appreciated.

As you have seen each Dr. has different instructions so you should follow your Dr. instructions. I guess they are all different because they alot of them went to different schools and were trained differently. But if protein shakes are OK I don't see why creamy soups would not be OK, you could re-question your Dr. on that one.

Has anyone on here had trouble with diarreha after surgery and how come the pants I wore right before surgery fit and now that I'm down 24 lbs. there to tight? How strange is that? :sneaky: Does every doctor have a different post op diet for their patient's because as I read alot of the threads here everyone seems to be able to consume creamy broths and yogurt right after surgery? I'm still only able to have clear liquids, clear broths, Jello and my Protein shakes for about 2-3 weeks, then I can graduate to creamy soups and semi-solid mushies. I would kill to be able to have a creamy soup, but I don't want to screw up the doc's orders. Any info would be appreciated.

I am definitely commisserating with you!!!!

Well first of all the diarrhea is from the liquid diet. liquid in=liquid out most likely. My Dr. didn't warn me about the pre-op or post op but they told me to try some imodium. I did yesterday and it helped some but you need to check with your Dr. Your pants are tight because your surgical area is inflamed, and probably because of the other stuff going on with the diarrhea- BLOATING. Your stomach is trying to figure out what the heck happened here and your digestive system is in a temporary turmoil. Your Doctor wants your stomach to rest before introducing things to it that will cause it to churn. It is true every Dr. is different but your Dr. is going by what has worked best for their practice. I can barely get the fluids or the broth in a day let alone want creamy soup. The only I can really suggest is speaking with your Dr.'s office and asking if you can have the other things sooner.

Hang in there, it will be worth it in the end (at leas that's what I keep telling myself! LOL)

I was also ordered the liquid diet for 2 weeks. But after a week and still not feeling better plus feeling like I was starving to death. I tried some refired beans with cheese.. it worked. So at about a weak I added mushies like baby food. When I went to the nutritionist 3 weeks after surgery. She asked what I had been eating.. when I said mushies she looked at me like what is that? I got that off this website and other lapband sites.. So she said I was supposed to be doing a high protein diet for 6 weeks. I told her I h/n had any problems and have started (4weeks) eating regular food salad, wraps etc. She gave me this list of approved foods only green beans and carrots for veges & meats/chesse.. But pre-op and 4 weeks out I've lost 30bs. So I know I may get some boos but I say do what you can handle.. Your body will let you know if it's too soon. The goal is to eat like normal people just alot less!

camp3,I am on your side because I am 2 weeks out in after week 1 of liquids,I am some real food just alittle taste satify everyone is not perfect.

Hey Lynmcg saw your post and I thought I would reply. I had a horrible problem with diarreha - I couldn't even leave my house. I called Dr. Vernon's office and spoke with the nutritionist and she said many patients can not handle the lactose found in the protein shakes after surgery. She suggested that I switch to Glucerna, a pre-made shake meant for diabetics that does not contain any lactose. Since we have the same surgeon I would call and ask if that is an option for you as well. It has definitely improved my situation.

I don't have surgery for another 9 days, but my pharm. tech told me today that the antibiotics we are put on after surgery often cause a loose stool. As far as the post-op diet goes, I'm with Camp3... My Dr. actually lets me go on mushies on day 4-14. After day 14, I progress to a regular diet. Days 1-3 are all clear liquids. He has performed over 1700 surgerys and is board certified as a teaching Dr., so I am pretty confident in what he says. I would just listen to your body, if it hurts or wont go down then slow it down and go back on liquids....I hope you figure it out. Good luck! :sneaky:

Thanks everyone for your help. I called my nutrionist like Alyson said and she told me to also get the glycerna. I guess I have a lactose intolerance I didn't know I had? boy that stuff is expensive. Guess I'll give it a try and see what happens.

I too have experienced diarreha. I agree that it is from the protein shakes. I don't have it everyday but off and on. I am going in to my 3rd week and can add soft solids. But I agree that diarreha is horrible.

Lynmcg, the glucerna is expensive, but a day after I started it the diarreha pretty much stopped. I hope everything works out for you. Good luck!

I can't remember for how long, but my abdomen was swollen for a long time after surgery, I looked pregnant! I'm sure that's why your pants are fitting differently. I remember that once it started to go down, it was gone within a week or so though so hang in there :tt2:

Hello All,

I had my surgery on March 15th, and am feeling weird pains in my chest (breasts) and face.. Could it be gas? and also, sorry to say this, but I have not had a BM whatsoever since my surgery, is that normal?

OH i forgot to mention leg cramps, some tingling in my calfs, what's that all about?

Thanks

Leg cramps could be from dehydration, be sure to take in enough clear liquids to meet you water needs. I did not have a BM for 5 days after surgery. I beleive because there was nothing in my intestines prior to surgery, and then only clear and full liquids after surgery, so it just takes longer. Once you get on solid foods things should get back closer to normal. At least that's what I think, I am only 10 days out from surgery.

I've also been having diarrhea everyday this week. I am week two post-op. The weird thing is that I didn't have any diarrhea problem this first week. I sometimes have to go to the bathroom 7-8 times a day. I also took some Imodium, it helped out somewhat not completely though. The thing that most disappoints me is that even though I am still on liquid this week and diarrhea pretty much made everything flushed my body, I didn't lose one pound this week. I am really hungry for real food. My doctor told me to stay on liquid diet the first two weeks. Liquids include broth, popsicles, protein shake, skim milk and sugar free Jell-O. I can’t wait to start on soft food next week. The only soft food I am allowed are fish, eggs, low fat cheese, cooked really well non-stringy vegetables and tofu. I am starving for the real food. I think I am going to start soft food this Sunday.

I had my surgery on 3/9/09 and, at first, I had diarhea, but now I am so constipated! My doctor requires 2 weeks of full liquids (protein shakes, broth, cream soups, etc.). Yesterday, I tried some prune juice - no help. Any suggestions?