Question:
Why after surgery is BM so explosive?

I know this is not a favorite subject of anyones but I have noticed since my surgery that my BM's are Explosive. Alot of gas and flying debre. (sorry for the graphics)Is this due to the protein, change in eating and drinking habits,vitamins,calcium intake? If I could figure it out I would like to change it. Any help is welcomed and thanks in advance.    — sandy W. (posted on August 31, 2002)

August 31, 2002
I wonder are you drinking regular or lactose free milk. You can becl=ome lactose intollerant after the surgery and you will get that kind of reaction. If you are not useinf lactose free milk you may want to try it!
   — Sharon M.

August 31, 2002
I am the original poster: Yes, I am lactose intollerant. I do soy protein drinks(choc soy,coffee,ice) Drink my fluids regularly plus my reg foods. (meat, veggies, frest fruit, cheese)plus do all my vitamins, calcium, biotin, zinc. 3 months out,open, transected, -65# and 35 pounds to go.
   — sandy W.

August 31, 2002
It can be one of many things, dumping can cause this kind of bm. About half of mine are that way, and it is something I just live with because I would rather have this than constitpation. I don't have a lot of muscle control in that area and that may contribute to it. I think mostly it is the big change in diet. I am not sure about the latose tolerace clearing it up, but I know that sugar can contriubute to this kind of bm. You are right, it is gross, but I tell my support group that no subject is untouchable for discussion.
   — Elizabeth K.