Question:
Diarreha at 9 days post

I am 9 days post-op (open RNY) and I am still having lots of diarreha. I see my doctor tomorrow and it is question number one on my list...but....is there anything I can do? I already take one pepcid (crushed) a day. Perhaps since I am still on a liquid diet, I am having diarreha? Maybe that will change when I go to a soft food diet?    — Denise F. (posted on July 12, 2001)

July 12, 2001
I had problems with diarrhea early post op, too. I was also on a liquid diet. I used Imodium AD. It was on my surgeon's list of approved meds. I took a couple doses and it went away. The best part is the caplets are extremely tiny and go down easily. Really, if your surgeon approves, give it a try. It was the answer for me. Hope this helps. Shelley
   — Shelley.

July 12, 2001
Many of us are lactose intolerant post-op. And for some, the very high sugar post-op diets recommended by most clinics are not easy to tolerate. The milk & sugar routine is tolerable to some, but for others, even minute amounts of sugar (like milk sugar) will cause intense discomfort. Try going back to clear SUGAR FREE liquids for 24 hours & see if it lets up at all.
   — vitalady

July 12, 2001
Michelle....I am not drinking any milk since surgery nor anything with sugar. Everything I drink is sugar-free. I don't think it's the sugar....but thanks!
   — Denise F.

July 12, 2001
Hi! I had diarrhea at 4 days post-op. I was told to take Imodium AD--I took the "advanced" chewables to help with the gas. It took the whole "course" of treatment, but it was worth it. I was told that our bodies, i.e. colons, deal with this trauma in many different ways. I'm also told that diarrhea is much easier to deal with than constipation. Try the Imodium and get plenty of liquids. ((((HUGS))))
   — Sharon N.

July 13, 2001
Well, the doctor had me get liquid kayopectate (sp) so we will see how that goes! Thanks for all your feedback, it is all so helpful! Denise
   — Denise F.