Cramps, Gas, Burping .. Oh my!
Hello ! hoping to get some advice.. I'm 22 days post op from RNY - Did 14 days liquid nutrition before moving onto soft foods per my Dr. It's been going pretty good until yesterday. Horrible abdominal cramping, diarrhea, burping, barely ate today because I feel so lousy. My stomach is rumbling & growling so bad... Will call Dr tomorrow - had pain after hardly eating anything today .. Concerned about a blockage, intestines twisted, has anyone ever experienced this ?
Im not getting in enough liquids the last few days that I do know- hopefully tomorrow is better.
on 8/27/14 9:47 pm - WI
Could you be lactose intolerant? I to started out fine and then I developed the same symptoms you describe. I had diarrhea and cramping for months before I figured out that I was lactose intolerant. Make sure the protein you are taking is 99% lactose free. If you are using protein powder, mix it with water, almond milk or soy milk. I found that I can still eat cheese and yogurt but milk sends me straight to the bathroom. If you had a blockage I doubt that you would be having diarrhea. The blockage prevents anything from moving through you.