Question:
Does anyone else have diarrea?
I had my surgery 7/18/03 and have lost 106 pounds. I have not had any problem with bowel movements until recently. For the past 21/2 weeks with everything I eat I have diahhrea. I first thought I had got a stomach virus that was going around, but not this long. I have also noticed my stomach having a knawing, sick feeling at times. Does anyone know what this might be? Thanks for you answers. — cindylou56 (posted on March 7, 2004)
March 7, 2004
Hi Linda! --nice name, btw *G* <br>
I have had loose stools for years. I thought this would clear up after
surgery, since most have problems with constipation, but this was not to
be. <br>
Lately, I have been having excessive gas, gnawing abd pain, and really
watery stools. After a process of elimination, I have pin-pointed the
culprit. <br>
I discovered "sugar free" candy! But, the alcohol sugars that
are used in this stuff was <i>killing</i> me! One of the
candies uses lactose...which I already knew I could not tolerate. (I had
lactose problems pre-op.)<br>
I cut these out, and my problems are going away. I know I will always have
loose stools, but at least now they're becoming manageable
again!<br>
Olean, the "fat free oil" that is used in products such as WOW
chips will do the same thing to me. I knew this preop so have avoided this
product. <br>
This may not be your problem at all, and I strongly advice seeing your
doctor. This is just what I found to be causing this problem for me. Good
luck, and hope you're feeling better soon.<br>
Hugs,<br>
Linda
— Linda S.
March 7, 2004
Have you been checked for giardia? It is an intestinal bug that can last a
long time. Ask your doctor to check your stool sample.
— citygirl1971
March 17, 2004
I'd bet on dumping . . . have you added more sugars, carbs, fat or milk
lately? <p>
Try cutting back to protein and low glycemic index veggies *only* for a
while, and see if that helps. <p>
If you don't do them, protein shakes can help with getting the protein in,
with no pain, hassle. Check out VitaLady.com.
— RWH G.
March 18, 2004
I also have been plagued with diarhea for years, before my WLS and after. I
have Irritable Bowl Syndrome. I do find it gets worse though if I consume
too much sugar subsitutes, especially sugar alcohols that are in most of
the protein bars and drinks. Have you added a new product to your diet? I
have also heard that too much carbs from breads, crackers and cookies can
cause an overgrowth of yeast in the intestine that creates a lot of
diarhea. Best advice is to do some process of elimination in your diet and
see if that helps. Also, I have a friend that gets diarhea whenever she is
stressed or emotionally fragile. She works too many hours or has a fight
with the hubby and pays for it on the toilet.
— linda A.
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