***HELP DIARRHEA***

Hi, I was banded 11 days ago & about 5 days ago I started having diarrhea.  What am I doing wrong??  Could it be the protein drinks?  Liquid in liquid out.?  Should I call my Dr. on Monday?  I am taking anti-diarrhea medication but it doesn't seem to work very well.  Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

hiya--Please post this on the lapband board. I worry about you getting dehydrated...so my vote is yes...when in doubt call. It can't hurt...Are you able to get in your water?
Hope you are doing better tomorrow

Hey Pari,

I haven't had surgery yet, but perhaps I can help. Are you eating a lot of things sweetened with sugar alcohols? Some examples would be mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, etc.

A few years ago I just about got hospitalized due to the same issue you mention; everything went riiiiight on through, and I was getting dehydraded and sore in unmentionable places.  Luckily my stepmom who is a vet diagnosed me. :)  Says something about doctors doesn't it?

have a good day,
Ivy

Hello, I can relate to your experience.
I was also banded on June 3rd, the first week was fine but the second I started having really bad diarhea.

I ended up calling my dietician which advised me water in water out hehe, if you knwo what I mean so he suggested to start eating mushed up food before my 2 weeks was up so I did and it went away right away. now I constipated hehe, but its ok.

how you doing after surgery>
you in edmonton>