One week out & I can't leave the bathroom :(
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KAT in PA
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I developed lactose intolerance post op which I was aggravating with the Premier Protein shakes I was drinking. When I switched shake brands to Fairlife, the problem resolved for me. I am a year out and can eat most cheeses and yogurts as they are more fermented. I hope you start to feel better soon.
Intelligentslug
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Hello KathyLev, were your doctors able to provide a solution? I hope you are feeling better.
They blamed it on me ,of course ..... LOL I was supposed to start the full liquid diet . I drank alot , but every time I'd eat, , I'd get the "diet coke and Mentos effect" . She said "forget the dirrahea and eat. " Forget it ? It's hard to forget having to take an hour to clean myself and the bathroom up every time. So I ate, but I also took immodium for 4 days along with my food. That did the trick. I'm happy to say after 13 days of hell ... it's cleared up and I'm where I should be. Thanks for asking ((hugs))
Marie Favorini
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Hi Kathy,
I’ve had problems with that myself (I’m pre-op.) I always take loperamide and drink lots of fluids and it clears up within 1-3 days. It sounds like you had a really bad case. Did you take anything in the first 9 days or only the last four? I’m hoping I can learn something from your experience and be prepared. Glad to hear you’re feeling better!
I’ve had problems with that myself (I’m pre-op.) I always take loperamide and drink lots of fluids and it clears up within 1-3 days. It sounds like you had a really bad case. Did you take anything in the first 9 days or only the last four? I’m hoping I can learn something from your experience and be prepared. Glad to hear you’re feeling better!
Only the last 4 ,Marie. I asked the nurse in the hospital before going home,if I could take immodium . She said "no - that would defeat the purpose of the Miralax " they gave me . UGH. I couldn't stand it anymore , I took the immodium. I just found this out , the day before I left the hospital , I had a "swallow test" ( to check for leaks ) I had to drink a bottle of contrast solution - which is a Laxative ... then they gave me Miralax on top of it. No wonder I was explosive !!
It is actually normal since to digestive system has to learn how to work with your new stomach and how he processes food now. I crushed Imodium and took it. Has been helping me.