Help, I've been having diarrhea for over 24 hours

Lucy M.
on 6/14/08 9:52 pm, edited 6/14/08 9:53 pm - Conway, SC

Good morning. I need your help. Yesterday, I had at least 20 loose stools with cramping. I think I was running a fever, not sure though cause I couldn't find my thermometer. I was having chills too, This morning I already had 5 loose stools. Also I am nauseated. Whatever I eat is coming right through me. So I'm only having liquids. I didn't eat the tomatoes they were talking about. I went to the movies on Friday with a friend. I had some popcorn with the butter flavoring on it. I wonder if there was something wrong with it. I started having small loose stools when I came home that night. I was almost ready to call the doc and go to the ER during the night. I do feel a pulling by my port site and it is sore. This morning I have to hurry to get to the bathroom in order not to make a mess on the way. That's how volatile it is. I'm so afraid to mess myself.... Any thoughts? Thanks Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

ChristineB
on 6/14/08 10:07 pm - Western 'Burbs Chgo, IL

RNY on 05/07/03

Lucy, sounds like a bug but get on the horn to one of your docs to touch base. Chris

Open RNY May 7
260/155/140

Lucy M.
on 6/14/08 10:15 pm - Conway, SC

DS on 08/25/10

Hi Chris. I'm probably going to call today. Thanks Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

Nancy G.
on 6/14/08 10:10 pm - La Salle, IL

RNY on 04/07/08

I am sorry you are not feeling well. It sounds like a case of flu or food poisoning. If you have anyone who can go get some immodium to see if that helps that is one idea. However, if it is food poisoning, it has to work through your system. At this point, you dont want to get dehydrated so the ER may be your best bet.

Cat Lady

Lucy M.
on 6/14/08 10:17 pm - Conway, SC

DS on 08/25/10

Hi Nancy. I don't take Immodium because I have constipation issues. I don't want to get plugged up either. If this keeps up, I will call the doc as I'm probably getting dehydrated. Thanks Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

C. Richardson
on 6/14/08 11:06 pm

RNY on 08/30/06

I wish I had a suggestion for you but is all I can do is give you a BIG HUG.. Hang in there Lucy. Christina

Lucy M.
on 6/15/08 3:12 am - Conway, SC

DS on 08/25/10

Thanks Christina.

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

Paul L.
on 6/14/08 11:10 pm - Cary, IL

Lap Band on 05/03/08

Lucy, I agree that calling the doc is a must. Youre system is way to fragile at this point and you could really get into trouble if you wait too long. I have found that carb's are very hard to digest, and popcorn is all carbs. You may have just sent your body into a funk by eating the popcorn this early after your banding. Once it starts, it's hard to get back to balance. However, you don't want to fool around. Dehydration is far more serious than just a nasty tummy! Good luck. Call the doctor NOW! Paul

255/170/175

Lucy M.
on 6/15/08 3:15 am - Conway, SC

DS on 08/25/10

Hi Paul. I did put a call to the doc. He just was going into surgery and had the OR nurse tell me if I can't wait to go to the ER. I have to make a decision soon... Thanks Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

Karen R.
on 6/15/08 1:17 am

Lap Band on 03/02/07

Sorry Lucy I don't have any suggestions...I would just call the doc to see if they have any suggestions. In a way I wish I had your problem. I have the big C and I am cranky from it. I even had popcorn with the butter at my movie yesterday hoping it would help, had oatmeal w/extra fiber. So while you're running to the potty I am stay away from it. Keep us posted and I hope your day gets better. Karen

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