Two days post-op

Two days post-op and did pretty good (lap-band) but every time i try to eat anything (SF Jello or my clear-liquid protein) it sends my gut into massive spasms, gas, bloating and very loose stools. I was pretty sensitive to sugar-free stuff before the surgery, it would usually give me diarrhea, so what am I supposed to do? How else am I supposed to get my protein in when I'm on clear liquids for the next ten days? I'm so gassy, diarrhea-ey i don't even want to drink anything. Not sure if I should take Immodium or Gas-X (chewables) but I am desperate. With in minutes I am back in the bathroom. Is this normal? I did 2 Fleets Phosphosodas pre-op on Sunday...could it still be residual from that? AAARRGGHH!

3 Words.

Call

YOUR

Doctor.

LL

I don't know how the lap band works... sorry for what you are going through, though... have you tried posting for help on the lap band forum?? That's where the experts will be...

And... call your doc!!

best wishes

I was like that also.....my surgeon told me "what goes in comes out the same way".  When all we have is clear liquids...well you get the idea.  The first 5 or 6 days were constant bathroom runs for me.  In any event, you should definitely tell your surgeon and get his opinion to be sure.

Thanks so much. I figured as much since I feel fine in every other way...still waiting for my surgeon to call back..