Question:
Constant diarrhea starting at 3 years post-op?
Diarrhea has never been a problem for me. If anything, I always had problems with constipation, but for some reason I have been experiencing loose bowel movements on almost a daily basis now for about two months...especially after eating. I know many say dairy products, fatty foods, and foods containing sugar are known to cause diarrhea, but it still occurs when all of these are eliminated from my diet. What would be causing this sudden change in bowel movements 3 years post-op? — Kelly M. (posted on August 19, 2005)
August 19, 2005
I think that this is something that you need to have checked out by your
family doctor. This is something that you should not fool around with and
get self help from other members here because you are talking about a
possible malabsorbtion situation. Please make an appointment with your
doctor for a check up.
— ChristineB
August 19, 2005
Is it loose stools or diarrhea, what I mean is is your rear end very sore,
like when you have had the flu...or if its not raw and irritated, you are
probably secreeting alot of acid, this will look yellow, and smell of acid.
Do you take a proton pump inhibitor...prevacid, prilosec...I have the same
problems if I dont take my prevacid, many wls patients do have to take this
type of medication. I would deffinatly go see your pcp,ASAP and talk to
them about this problem, and ask about prevacid, or the possability of your
needing to be on an acid reducer. good luck to you I hope this gets better
for you.
— wizz40
August 20, 2005
You shoul dsee your primary MD to rule out infection or other potential
problems. Good luck.
— catleth
August 20, 2005
Go see your doctor. Your diarrhea may not be related to your WLS.
Best wishes,
Sid
— mrsidknee
August 20, 2005
I agree this is one for the doc's. It could be gall-bladder, liver, colon
problems, or irratiable bowel syndrome. Expect lots of tests! and here's
hoping it's nothing major!
— Jenny X.
August 20, 2005
Hi, I went through the same thing and after 2 months of getting all kinds
of test it turned out to be IBS. Took some meds for about 1 yr and now I
only get the problem when I eat too much of the wrong foods.
— tammymoll
August 20, 2005
You might need anti biotics. Could be an infection.
— Danmark
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