Post-Op diarreha

[1rod47]

I have had diarreha since being banded one week ago, is this a common problem and how long will it last ? I have upped my liquid intake

to compensate for the lose. Thanks for any imput u may have

[julieburns]

It's very common since all you are having are liquids. Get yourself some kaopectate. Also start on some sort of fiber ASAP. I LOVE benefiber. It's a powder that dissolves completely in any liquid, they also have chewable tablets. If you get the powder benefiber put it in everything you drink. this should help in a day or to without the kaopectate but if you need relief sooner than bet that. Some folks find that apple juice also increases this so cut down on that.

[1rod47]

Thanks for the reply julie.

I thought fiber would make me go more. I will try that. I have been drinking some diluted apple juice so I will stop that also.

[Guest CaraMBA09]

Thanks for the reply julie.

I thought fiber would make me go more. I will try that. I have been drinking some diluted apple juice so I will stop that also.

I feel your pain!

I too had it and took Julies advice of benefiber. I also took some immodium which fixed me right up!

dont fear, it will eventually pass

[Bobbi]

I had bad diarreha too. I took immodium and that helped right away. Took benefiber in liquid too. This will perk you up and stop all the running to the bathroom. Oh I remember well! Take care.