Liquid Diet Woes

Hello all. I am on day 4 of my clear liquid diet and although I am not as hungry anymore my stomach is killing me and I have terrible diarrhea. (sorry kinda gross) Is this normal or do I have the flu? I was thinking, I know that sugar free foods can have a laxative effect so that may be contributing to the problem. Did anyone else have this problem? On a good note I've lost a 5 lbs! Thanks, Diane

Diane, Sorry to hear your really struggling. It sounds like you might have a touch of the flu. I remember being somewhat sick feeling at times, but never to the point of what you are explaining. Any fever, unusual aches and so on? Are you allowed to have protein drinks like Adkins shakes? Dr. Richardson is my doc also and he is wonderful, infact I need surgery totally unrelated to my WLS surgery and he is going to do it, I will see him tommorrow. Call Richardson's office and explain what is happening, the last thing you need to do right now is dehydrate. I wish I could be more help, you are in my prayers. Dan

Thanks for the advice. I am allowed to eat the low carb shakes and I have been getting all my liquids and protein in and I am feeling a bit better tonight. Hopefully just a touch of the flu. You've been a great help. Diane

Liquid in, liquid out. Hang in there. This is only temporary!