Question:
Post op bowel incontinence
One week post op from the Vertical Sleeve and on clear liquid diet. Trying to get out of bed, the bm just comes out like water and can't hold it in. Is this normal? — [Deactivated Member] (posted on September 20, 2010)
September 20, 2010
I don't know about others but that was the way with me for about 2.5 weeks.
Hang in there it will get better.
— jeckelynn
September 20, 2010
Is this true of the RNY? It would be nice to know beforehand. I can see
where this would be an issue due to all liquids. I would assume as you add
more bulk it would be less of an issue?
— caxb2009
September 20, 2010
I never had that problem, actually I had and have the total opposite
problem. I suffer from major constipation, I had problems before the
surgery, but I had it under control. Now, I have to take all sorts of
items to have a BM.
— FSUMom
September 20, 2010
My PCM has ordered a colonoscopy/GI referral for me due to this. As soon as
I feel the need I scoot off to the bathroom otherwise I almost do not make
it....I still feel it is a small price to pay for the health I have been
granted.....The other (common) issue is the gas...I hope there is a pill
for that AND the odor.....
RNY 2 June 2009
— karensaporito
September 20, 2010
I had RNY 18 months ago....and when I first got home from the hospital, I
had about two days of uncontrollable diahhrea, but after that, it was gone,
and my major problem has been constipation. But that was also due to pain
pills I was taking for a shoulder injury (NOT, believe it or not, the
bypass surgery). The narcotic pain pills will constipate you really
badly....in addition to the fact that we're usually not getting enough
fiber. So now, I take 3 colace and two sennokot per day, and make sure
that I eat as much fiber as I can get in on my limited carb allowance.
— Erica Alikchihoo
September 20, 2010
I don't have any problems, I am 5 months post op tomorrow, never had any
problems, no foul smelling gas either.
— tfqh99
September 21, 2010
I had the RNY and never had that problem. I did have the problem of leakage
from pee. But that only lasted a few days. If your still having problems on
your checkup let them know about it. I am 5 weeks post-op and doing great
lost so far 57 lbs but having problems with food. Im still on mostly
liquid. Hope this helps you and anyone else out there reading it.
— angelintheair04
September 21, 2010
I had the same problem it was even the pills I took came out whole and as
soon as I went on soft foods it went away..Just give it some time you may
need to be on more and more solid food to make it go away.
— Kathy L.
September 21, 2010
I had RNY ten months ago and have not experienced any bowel issues, not
even unusually smelly gas. Congrats on your surgery.
— Janell C.
September 23, 2010
I am 3 weeks out and have the same problem. I take Benefiber and it helps
but it doesn't stop it all.
— jdterrell
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