A stomach bug, or a WLS problem?

I've had cramps and diarrhea for 4 days now. Its not severe, but rather persistent. Sometimes I eat and its okay; other times I eat and I get a burning feeling in my stomach.

I dunno Tom. There's a nasty stomach bug flying around here. So far, I've been safe but a bunch of the people in my office have had it. It's wicked. On the other hand, there's no reason to NOT call your surgeon and check in. That's what they're there for. With the burning sensation, I'd be worried about a potential ulcer, but I don't know if that would cause the other symptoms as well... I'd call. Better safe than sorry. Hope you're feeling better! Becky

It funny that you ask that Tom.... This is second time since WLS having that same problem.... When I went to the Doc's the first time I was FREAKED OUT my doc ran every test under the sun, the test showed that I was fine, and she figured that I just had a stomach virus, I took some antibiotic's and I was fine, and here I go, same problem AGAIN. I don't know what to do, besides crawl in the bed , and it off. But like you said, somethings are fine, and other things, boy you better watch out ......here I come . I called my doc today, and was told to take some pedialite...that sounds very strange to me Hope you feel better

Pedialyte (be careful of sugar content) will help your electrolytes so you don't get dehydrated or lose too many minerals due to the diarrhea. If you don't dump...you could try gatorade instead or water it down. Feel better! Kathy

Dunno, Tom, but please call your surgeon just to be sure. Be sure to tell him of the burning in your pouch. You might need some additional pouch meds (protonix or carafate or something like that). Feel better! Kathy

The burning only happened twice and not for a couple of days now. But today is day 5 now with this. I slept for nearly 4 hours this afternoon, which I NEVER do! I tried to eat supper tonight, but could only eat about 3 or 4 bites because I just don't feel good. I don't know what I have, but its unusual and hitting me a bit harder than most sicknesses ever do. This sucks. But I'll get over it.