Question:
I would like to know if diarrhea is a side effect form WLS
— Dave S. (posted on October 14, 2009)
October 14, 2009
The 1st week or so after I had RNY I had diarrhea...I asked my bariatric
coach and she said it was from the stuff they made me drink after surgery
to make sure I didn't have any leaks. And now since I'm 2 months and 11
days out, I only get it when I eat a lot of fiber.
— C. Barnes
October 14, 2009
I had diarrhea of the worst kind for the first week after surgery. There
was NO WARNING that it was going to happen, and I had to clean up more than
a couple of messes. But, after I got to start eating soft foods, the
diarrhea went away and now I have the opposit problem. I take at least two
stool softeners a day, and drink "Smooth Move" tea, and sometimes
even take some Phillips MOM in order to have a bowel movement. I'm trying
to get in as much fiber every day as I can.... but a whole 25 grams is
pretty hard.
— Erica Alikchihoo
October 14, 2009
I had diarrhea pretty bad for the first week after surgery....BUT, i used
to have it all the time before surgery, and now I don't have that problem
anymore...its quite the opposite now...lol can't win..hehe
— grasstango
October 14, 2009
I used to think this too before I learned more about the causes of dumping.
It's never happened to me yet but I'm not testing to see if I'm part of the
30% or so that do get dumping from sugar, fats, etc. I've experienced the
opposite effect after surgery. The first couple of days after surgery I had
a few loose stools but it was from the contrast they had me drink in the
hospital. My nurse told me so I knew it was a possibility.
— Arkin10
October 14, 2009
I actually had continual diarrhea BEFORE surgery, and now, 7 months out of
VSG, it is far less frequent or severe. (Not a conversation I usually have
with a stranger, much less a man!) Hope that helps.
— jtoothman
October 15, 2009
I am 10 months post op and still have diarrhea all the time. It is funny
to me to see the people who have the opposite problem because I have never
had that problem. I don't know what makes the difference between people,
but from what I have read, your chances are pretty good that you will go
the other way.
— Dawn A.
October 15, 2009
It's also logical to think if you are only putting liquids in that liquids
are what will come out. Frequently patients on liquid diets like tube feeds
will have only loose stools.
— kmom1420
October 17, 2009
I had diarrhea for 4 months post op. My post op meds included Nexium. As
soon as I completed the dosage, my diarrhea went away. I am fine now.
— Kathy M.
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