Question:
2 weeks post op, everything causing diarrhea, please help

New to OH & don't have a profile up yet but hoping someone can help. I had GBS RNY on Dec. 15th, everything is causing Diarrhea & bloating. Thought it was lactose intolerance (have history of this) stopped taking in milk for meal replacement shakes, didn't help. I have fibromyalgia and have to take 12 different meds daily including methadose, and other narcotics. Don't know if the meds could be causing the problem (they used to cause constipation?) Also stopped drinking light fruit juices thinking this might be the problem. Nothing seems to work. Called my nutritionsist, before I could explain said it was an issue for the Dr. Before I could call Dr., his office called me to cancel my 2 week post op appt. Hasn't been rescheduled yet. Need help from you experts that may have been through this. Thanks    — carm8a (posted on December 30, 2006)

December 29, 2006
Are you still taking the meds? Because you are not having solid foods, the meds are probably causing the diarrhea. I really don't know what it is, it's just a guess. I would definitely call the doctor's office and insist that he call you back ASAP. I am sure the doctor can tell you over the phone what it is and how you should handle it. Be a pest, you don't want to get dehydrated and wind up back in the hospital.
   — Sheri A.

December 29, 2006
I agree with Sheri, be a pest. He/She is suppose to be there for you or someone. Are you getting in enough water and protein. Protein first. What kind of meds? When I left the hospital they had me on only about 3 meds, down from 20. Call your PCP if the surgeon isn't going to help. Who prescribed the meds?
   — ccstann

December 30, 2006
I agree keep pestering the doc, also stick to clear fluids for 24 to 48 hours to see if the diareah will stop. keep taking all your meds. But remember your body can go with out food for a couple of days but you must remain hidrated, so keep drinking that water.
   — Stormchild

December 30, 2006
I too agree with previous posts but have a personal note to add. I myslef kept loose stools and diarhea for nearly a month. I ate and drank as I was told to, but it was like my body just had to readjust itself to the new diet. You have to think, jellos, pudding, they are all water based, and what goes in, must go out. Just keep hydrated and continue doing what your doctor tells you. More than likely this will resolve itself. I should also tell you I had my gallbladder removed several years prior to surgery and have kept somewhat softer stool ever since. Have no idea if this had anything to do with it or not. Anyhow, good luck, I hope everything works out, and Happy New Year!
   — Ky_Kutie

December 31, 2006
I had the lapband put in on Dec 4th and I have to tell you I had diarrhea for 1 week after I got home. It was getting me worried and I did a stupid thing, I took imodium D to stop it and it did for a day and then returned for 1 day and then stopped on it's own.. I don't know if that was a smart thing to do or not. I should have called the DR. but it stopped and I didn't. If you can't get rid of your diarrhea then by all means call your Dr. and insist that you speak with him. You could just need more time to adapt to your new plumbing. Good luck Dan
   — bigdooba

December 31, 2006
I think as long as you are taking in only liquid, you will probably have diarrhea. Thats the way it was for me.
   — geneswife