Question:
Any relief for the runs....

I had lap ryn Mon. Starting yesterday I have had the opposite from what I've been reading. I have the runs and are not constupated.... Does anyone know what I can do for that. I can't be in the bathroom every 5 minutes... Thanks    — Nikkijo30 (posted on September 14, 2007)

September 14, 2007
I had the same thing after my surgery. I was told it was because they had handled my intestines and they were irratated. It did stop but I have never found a happy medium. One week I willhave really, really loose stools and the next week I will have constipation from hell. Your body is going to go through a bunch of changes and it willtake a while for things to work themselves out. Good Luck!
   — Lost4Ever

September 14, 2007
Are you drinking milk? Any cramping or no?
   — vitalady

September 14, 2007
Yes, I had the same thing after my surgery. Everything was exploding out the back of me! Eating fat free yogurt helped, alot!
   — belovedideas

September 15, 2007
I had lap-RNY on 8/27 and had the same problem. My surgeon was surprised and said to take some liquid Imodium to get it under control. His fear was dehydration from the rapid fluid loss. Also, I was drinking decaff ice tea , watered down but I believe that it was partly to blame. I quit the tea and took 1 small does of the Imodium and everything is normal now. Good luck! Joanna J
   — Joanna J.

September 15, 2007
Get a CORK! heehee ok, maybe not so funny for you...try talking to the doctor and getting a script to help! Be thankful you aren't constipated or compacted! Very painful...good luck...sorry for the crappy humor! have a great day
   — LouAB

September 15, 2007
Get a CORK! heehee ok, maybe not so funny for you...try talking to the doctor and getting a script to help! Be thankful you aren't constipated or compacted! Very painful...good luck...sorry for the crappy humor! have a great day
   — LouAB

September 15, 2007
No cramping, that's good. Very funny Lou, lol I'll try the Imoudim and see if that works. Thanks! I do drink 8oz of skim milk with my protein supplement. I do take alittle gas-x because I can't make myself burp....
   — Nikkijo30

September 20, 2007
my dr. gave me kaopeptace. i had the same thing
   — yvettetas