dewron #1

[dewron]

So I was banded on 4/26, lost a total of 10 pounds, but im having diarrhea and stomach growls alot. I had trouble with the mushy part of the diet and started to eat regular food. im not having any pain and feel great. but concerned about the other Help!

[mauraclegg]

Absolutely normal. Happens to most banders

[nomorejellybelly]

The diarrhea should go away. I wouldn't worry about that. When I first was banded, my stomach would growl so loud that if someone was next to me they could totally hear it. It still does every so often.

[dewron]

thanks for answering

mauraclegg, on May 20, 2011 - 5:58 PM, said:

Absolutely normal. Happens to most banders

[Cocoabean]

Liquid in, liquid out.

I called it the explosive decompression of my bowels. NOT fun, but something many of us go through. Along with the noises!

[Emmster321]

Going through this right now too going from liquids to mushy food. Its an every day occurrance and I am starting to get concerned. Glad to hear I am not alone.

[Winning]

I'm 48 hrs. post-op and it's not so fun!! I had to run to the bathroom and barely made it a couple times
Maybe it has to do with being on all liquids.. but it also smells not normal (sorry for the overshare) and is green!

Is my body just self-cleansing? Do a lot of ppl experience similar occurances? I dont' have a gallbladder- is that a factor? Is this a normal post-op thing?

Thanks!