My name is Leah. I was banded August 12th. My last bm was a day before surgery. I was so miserable after surgery that I was told to try the benefiber powder. I put the benefiber in my applejuice/water mix and now I am paying for it. I'm also very gurgly. I'm on the full liquid stage of the diet, and wondering if this will go away or if I need to call the doctor tomorrow?

I have an occasional stomach growl, but not really hungry. I'm trying to get my Protein in and everything but not really hungry. Anyone else have this problem? Need advice please!

Thanks,

Leah

When you say you're "paying for it" does that mean you're having diarrhea? If so make sure you're keeping yourself plenty hydrated.

I was told I shouldn't have too much fiber immediately post-op. Who told you to take the benefiber? I'd definitely talk to your doctor about that if he wasn't the one who recommended it. It's really important to ask your doc's advice even when it comes to over the counter stuff like this.

Yes, I am having diarrhea. Thankfully it has stopped, and I am drinking plenty of fluids. I'm staying hydrated and drinking my Protein like I should. I was constipated for 3 days, so I think I got everything cleared out. Tummy is still grumbling, but it isn't bad.

Leah

I'm on day 5 and gas pains are bad from protein shakes. I was using soy and switch to whey today. My dr. had me take milk of magnesia last day. So I cleaned out this morning. I think it helped some.