Question:
Water

I am one week post op. I have been having loose stools since being at home. I notice that it is after drinking water. Just wanted to know if anyone else had this problem. Thanks.    — 2bskinny (posted on February 15, 2006)

February 15, 2006
Yes, definitely! I had loose stools for the first 2 weeks. Hang in there, your body will get back to normal! Kim
   — kimmy

February 15, 2006
It lasted about a week for me. Got better after starting pureed foods. Hang in there!
   — LauraA

February 15, 2006
Your stools will match your diet- you won't have normal stools until you start back on regular foods. Liquid in, liquid out- soft foods in, and so on. This is to be expected. Don't worry, its normal. Cindi -219#
   — DollyDoodles

February 15, 2006
Hi, Katrina, First of all, congratulations on your surgery! I had mine Feb. 6th. I have the same situation, but am hoping it gets better!
   — Theresa A.

February 15, 2006
I had loose stools after the surgery too but that is normal since you are only on clear liquoids or full liquoids at this point. I also had problems with the water as I have well water as opposed to the hospitals city water. I have trouble everytime I go in the hospital with the change in types of water. Just the abdomin being sensitive after having the surgery can do it but if you are having too much diahrea you can easily get dehydrated. Make sure you let your doctor know if the stools get to much to handle.
   — vickicarson

February 16, 2006
Yes. this, too, shall pass (pun intended).
   — Novashannon