Question:
2 Weeks Pre-Op Liquid Diet

I am in day 8 of the 2 week pre-op liquid diet for Lapro RNY. I am having very, very loose stools. Has anyone else experienced this? Surgery set for 3/11.    — troggdog73 (posted on March 4, 2009)

March 4, 2009
It happens with some people. This is normal. You want your body to get rid of as much waste material as possible.
   — trible

March 4, 2009
Oh boy, can I ever relate! Whenever my body hears the term "clear liquids", the diarrhea begins. I had diarrhea the entire time on pre-op liquids and post-op until I was able to begin eating some scrambled eggs and more solid foods. I used Immodium AD. One of my surgeons told me to be thankful as most people have problems with constipation and the other said it didn't make sense to have diarrhea on liquids unless you are ingesting a lot of salt or sugar which I wasn't. I can't really explain it- I just know you're not alone. With each fill, I experience it as well while doing liquids. Best of luck and can't wait to welcome you to the loser's bench. Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

March 4, 2009
Yep, definitely happens to me every time I'm on the liquid diet (whether it's Optifast or otherwise). Hang in there - you'll be well purged for surgery!
   — mountainmike

March 4, 2009
Hi, I am 9 days post-op RNY and I definitely had loose ones when drinking the meal replacement drinks in the pre-op diet.
   — opheliafl