Question:
Please tell me this will end!

I am almost 9 months post-op RNY, down 99 lbs. and very pleased. However, beginning at month 7, I began having diarrhea on a frequent basis. It is accompanied by urgency. I saw my surgeon on Tuesday who referred me to a gastroenterologist. He prescribed Lomotil and wants to run tests. Have others experienced this and what could the tests reveal?    — ZaZa F. (posted on November 29, 2002)

November 29, 2002
If he has ordered a stool specimen to be sent to the lab, he will and should probably test you for H-Pylori. Very treatable with antibiotics, but can be persistant. Other tests may be done just to "rule out" problems....good luck !
   — Keniki B.

November 29, 2002
I also have had this from time to time. Also had IBS before surgery. I take liquid Imodium or Lomotil for flare ups and it seems to work well.
   — Aimee P.

November 29, 2002
Just wondering if perhaps you have increased the amount of fat that you're getting in your diet because that will do it!
   — YvonneBryant