Question:
What can I do for frequent gas and Bowel movements??
Hi I have read many posts on Bowel Problems and I am realy hoping that I will Lick this problem (so to speak)I am 3 1/2 months post op and I get the most awful abdominal cramps, sometimes followed by gas sometimes by a loose or soft stool , and yes mega smelly.I have had this since surgery and I would go 4-5 times in the morning before work and then be ok however it seems the last couple of weeks I have gone 4-5 times before work and then can go from 0-10 more times a day.It gets really embarrasing at work especially if I am just getting ready to put in an intravenous and then have to stop and run to the BR. I have seen my GP he has tried me on antispasmodics which help some but not for long. He also put me on cleasr fluids for about 4 days but the abdominal symptoms did not get any better. I think I know why now tho after reading these posts, clear fluids include lots of simple sugars this could make the symptoms worse right??? I have tried charcoal capsules too . So please please if anyone has any advice I will be for ever in your debt.... I am nearly bankrupt coz of my T.P. costs LOL anyway happy trails and thanks for the advice. Hugs Desperate Susan — susan T. (posted on October 15, 2002)
October 15, 2002
Hi- I have major gas pains,bloating,and diarhea. I take 9 lomotil a day,
just so I don't have 20 BM's a day. I also take paragoric, which works
wonders on the diarhea and bloating. For the odor, I take Flagil, and
Neomiacin. They kill the bacteria in the intestine, so I don't stink up my
whole city!!. Good Luck --
— CohenHeart
October 15, 2002
Have you talked with your surgeon about this? Sometimes they have more
insight than PCPs.
— Patty_Butler
October 15, 2002
Are you drinking milk? That sounds exactly as my pre-op lactose
intolerance. Sudden cramping, violent explosion, no warning. After my
distal RNY, I occasionally had a few bouts, but it was other hidden sugars.
I still do no milk, no sugar.
— vitalady
October 15, 2002
I, too, had the DS and had frequent BMs throughout the day early in my
post-op experience. As time goes no, however, the frequency will decrease
as your body adapts to its new plumbing. I'm now 13 months out and usually
just have 1 or 2 bms in the morning, unless I eat something like icecream
(which still gives me diarrhea). By the time you are six or seven months
out, you should notice a definite change in frequency and should again be
able to start restocking your toilet paper supply (*smile*). Try avoiding
dairy products for a week or two to see if your diarrhea goes away--you
might be lactose intolerant. Then slowly begin to incorporate them again as
tolerated. Best wishes in your WLS journey.
— artistmama
October 15, 2002
I had open RNY 11-12-01 and I have this same problem. I take about 15-20
pills a day to try to control this problem (about 10 Lomotil, Colestid up
to 4 times a day,and Levison 3 times a day) They do help but I still go
very frequently and the smell is ungodly. I hate to have to go in public,
it is so bad:( If you figure anything out PLEASE forward it on because my
surgeon is running out of things to try and I am desperate.
— Lynda T.
October 15, 2002
Stay away from dairy products. I never had a problem with dairy items until
I was post-op. Some people can't eat chocolate and some of us can't use
dairy.
— Brian G.
October 15, 2002
I had RNY, so I dont know if my experience can compare. But I did notice
that about the time the weight loss slows, so does this problem. By the
time I got real close to goal... this issue was non existant. My mom had
wls a long time ago and suffered with this for YEARS. When I started
researching this option for myself, she contacted one of the surgeons for a
'check up' and explained this problem to them. The surgeon suggested she
take metamusil every day. She has not had a problem since. Worth a shot.
— RebeccaP
October 16, 2002
hi i had the same promblem and i was really getting upset with it. i was
lucky i did not have to go back to work but it will be like that for a
while and then its stops i am trying to remenber when it stops i gues about
4 mos or maybe 3mos it just kinda stops hang in there things will get
betterif not i would contact dr office rosemary
— ROSEMARY A.
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