What's the truth about POOP?
That said, while I have no scientific proof, (although I do remember reading this as a pre-op) the shorter the common channel, the more GI issues, like diarrhea and gas. Also, until your intestinal flora is repopulated (probiotics), you might have some issues. Diarrhea is really a tool for me to remember to take my calcium. Besides being absolutely necessary for your bones, it helps to firm things up. I think it's the binders they use. You can actually use the pills like chalk on a sidewalk!
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That said, while I have no scientific proof, (although I do remember reading this as a pre-op) the shorter the common channel, the more GI issues, like diarrhea and gas. Also, until your intestinal flora is repopulated (probiotics), you might have some issues. Diarrhea is really a tool for me to remember to take my calcium. Besides being absolutely necessary for your bones, it helps to firm things up. I think it's the binders they use. You can actually use the pills like chalk on a sidewalk!
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If you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you John C Maxwell Sleeve 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium
I my DS
Lowish BMI? See Lightweights Board! Lightweight Creed For more on DS see www.DSfacts.com
If you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you John C Maxwell Sleeve 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium
I my DS
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Lowish BMI? See Lightweights Board! Lightweight Creed For more on DS see www.DSfacts.com
If you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you John C Maxwell Sleeve 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium
I my DS
I am a sleeve to DS revision patient, and just wanted to say that I too worried about the poop issues when deciding on whether to revise my sleeve or not.
I never even considered revising to a gastric bypass, the DS was the natural logical choice as I was already halfway there with my sleeve. I wish I had had the full DS from the very beginning and not beat myself up for years trying to make the sleeve work by itself.
I can say that I spent way too much time worrying about the poo issues. It is not that big of a deal if you eat and supplement correctly. I go twice a day normally; once in the am, and once again late afternoon/early evening. Now, if I eat too many simple carbs it will make them smell worse and be much more frequent. Also, sugar alcohols are the devil for me as far as gas.
