Sorry TMI but I've got raging diarrhea 4 months post op
Had raging diarrhea for last 4 days, appetite poor, drinking fluids though but they run through me quick. My concerns are C Dif or just a stomach bug. Debating going to ER tomorrow hate waiting forever though. UGGGHHH I was just at Dr Monday all labs were awesome then of course right after I left started with diarrhea.
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
on 11/27/15 5:08 pm - WI
Could you be lactose intolerant? Check your protein powder to make sure it is whey isolate. If it contains whey concentrate it contains lactose. Try eliminating milk products and see if you improve. Mix powder with water, almond, or cashew milk.
I was sick for months with diarrhea before I figured out it was a lactose problem.
HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)
VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010
Unless you feel you are severely dehydrated - the ER may not be of much help.
Sometimes if I get food poisoning, or get runs "just because" i use activated charcoal tablets or casules I help with that. I would take 1 or 2 every 1 -2 hours until the runs stop.
Now - too much charcoal can leave you severely constipated...so don't overdue...
Activated charcoal is best for me, because not only is helps binding things..but it also is very effective in absorbing and binding to acids, baceria and toxins... So as it slows the food transit - I don't get more infected with whatever is going on...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
activated charcoal where would I get that? Since last post the diarrhea has stopped---yeahhhhhhh but I'd like to know for the future in case that happens again
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
Most of the time I get it on line, but check pharmacies like Wal-Mart, Walgreen, CVS... Sometime when I travel and need it - I can find it there... I like capsules. But anything will work.
Btw- activated charcoal will bind to anything - so never take that close to any meds or supplements or vitamins.
If I get food poisoning - taking get with water or tea helps with throwing up...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
