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I have a embarassing question - I had my surgery on 10/13 - still having a hard time getting in enough Fluid and protien.

My question is,, starting last friday I developed loose stools, very loose- 3-4 times a day - i have yet to have normal BM.. any thoughts on how long this lasts?

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I was banded on 9/24, and I went through the exact same thing. My doctor said not to worry and to start taking a bulking formula if i could handle it. I use Benefiber, because it's tasteless, doesn't turn thick, and can be mixed in with anything you're cooking. Metamucil works too, but it turns to a thick goo in the glass and is very unappealing.

This pass once i started eating more solid foods and getting my Fiber intake under control.

good luck!!!

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If only I ever had that problem.........even nearly one year later I'd probably rejoice!!! I'm sure it's as troublesome as Constipation though, well probably not quite as bad!!

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I was banded on Oct. 16th. I had the exact same problems. Now I have completely stop and don't have a desire to go at all. I start my puree meals on Saturday, so maybe that will help.

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I also had that problem.I called my doctors office and they told me it was probably the soy in the Protein Shakes i was drinking,so i had to switch to a dairy based shake. Hope all goes well :unsure:

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