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Salmygal
on 11/5/15 10:23 am

I had my RNY on 10/26/15. So, I am now 10 days out and have had diarrhea every day, multiple times a day. Did anyone else have this? I thought that it could be milk and have eliminated it without success. All I have had this morning is water and Isopure apple melon. Is this normal? 

HW 289

Lap Band 10/2007 --->Removed 3/2014

Revision to RNY  10/26/2015

aesposito
on 11/5/15 10:46 am

Most people are constipated post-RNY, but for some (like me), diarrhea becomes the new norm.  You will need to become more alert to signs of dehydration (dizzy, muscle cramps, skin tenting, heart palpitations) and talk to your doctor if it gets too excessive.  

Or you could have a tummy bug.

Also some vitamins can lead to diarrhea.  Magnesium Oxide (which is useless as a supplement but useful as a laxative) is a common culprit.

Audrey

Highest weight: 340
Surgery weight: 313
Surgery date: 10/24/11
Current weight 170... 170 pounds lost!!!!

I am not a doctor, but I play one at work.

Dibaby45
on 11/5/15 11:38 am

Diarrhea was the norm for me for about 2 weeks post op. I figured it was because I wasn't taking in any solids yet and it just took that long for everything to settle down and get all that gas finally out of my system. I don't think it's too out of the ordinary that you are having diarrhea but give your nurse a call. Gratz on your surgery :)

 

Surgeon: Dr. Heydari. Lap-Band to RNY bypass. Surgery June 23, 2015.

gracie88
on 11/5/15 1:23 pm
RNY on 08/26/15

I had the same issue for several days post op. It didn't last long. Now I take miralax daily to stay regular. 

 Seminar Sept 2014 - 221

First 6 month weigh in - November 2013 - 220

Surgery Day 8/26/15 - 199

Current Weight (9/1/16) 128.0  RNY  5' 2"

 

 

 

 

 

rocky513
on 11/5/15 1:31 pm - WI

Liquid in... liquid out.  Diarrhea is fairly common after surgery for this reason.  

You still could be lactose intolerant.  Check your protein powder and make sure it contains whey isolate only.  If the label says it has whey concentrate, it has lactose in it.  I would give the "no lactose" idea a little more time.  Some times it takes a few days to feel the benefit of going lactose free.

HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)

VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010

kerbear1969
on 11/5/15 3:59 pm - MD

I had diarrhea in the beginning but then ended up after starting to eat more foods with constipation, Im wishing for the diarrhea back lol.  I have terrible constipation now.

RNY 8/6/15 HW 304 LW 124lbs RW 165 CW 140 Weight loss stats: Liquid Pre-op -35, August-18, September-12, October-11, November-18, December-16, January-12, February-10, March-11, April -8, May-11, June-5 July-5,August-6

NYMom222
on 11/5/15 8:24 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

Yes had diarrhea daily until I started on solids....

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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Thornbury150
on 11/12/15 7:16 am

I had my surgery on 10/27/2015, and have had this issue as well. I did have 2, blissful days, without it, but it came right back. I just started solid, but soft foods, and it's still there. 

Has yours slowed down any?

Age: 44  Consult: 210  RNY: 10-27-2015 with Dr. Sanborn in Chattanooga, TN  

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