Help! Urgent bathroom trips

Does anyone else only have a few moments to get to the bathroom once the urge hits? I only have this problem with a bowel movement. It doesn't seem to be the time of day, the food I eat, or anything else, except I only have about 3-5 minutes to get to the bathroom regardless of the consistency (sorry to be so graphic). I am going back to work (as a teacher) and I am a little worried that the moment will strike and I will only have a few minutes to get to the bathroom, which I can't do with kids in the class. I don't take in any extra fiber, obviously I don't need any. Does anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions? I was also having a problem with diarrhea and finally figured I had become lactose intollerant and stay away from most dairy or take a "milk" pill when I do eat something with dairy. That seems to have taken care of most of the diarrhea problems. Any experience, or help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi Mary, yes I have the same thing happening to me. I don't know why it hits me all of a sudden, it is not the same time of day or anything like that. I just know that I need to make tracks to the bathroom or else and that is not a pretty sight. I would suggest you talk to your surgeon or his nurse at the office. Maybe they could help, I didn't think about that until now - I will try to call this week and see if I can find out what to do. I just accepted it as what life is like now...duh! So many things have changed since surgery that I just accept them as normal for me now. Have you tried posting at the 1yr + board? Someone there might have an answer for you - I know I have been hanging out there alot and getting answers to my questions there. Alot of wisdom from people that have been out over 2 yrs. Take care. deb k

i have the same problem but mine usually only gives me 10 seconds- 2 min. warning to get to the bathroom...i mean when i feel the urge...RUN!! i don't know why this is but i just wanted you to know that i do have the problem too!!