TMI......Help with Pre-Op Liquid Diet!!

mom2kings
on 4/24/11 9:08 am
I am on day 5 of a 2 week pre-op liquid diet.  The hunger hasn't been bad at all, but I have had horrible diarrhea & gas since day 1.  Is this normal?  I've tried Immodium & that helped, but I don't know if I can keep taking that for the next 9 days.  Thanks for your help.
Mom2Kings
            
Cheryl Allan
on 4/24/11 9:15 am - Canada
What liquid diet are you on, if it is some sort of protein drink or meal replacement maybe you can try switching brands , some cause the poops more than others
Cheryl Allan
           

HW...355......SW....322...CW 281

yecats44
on 4/24/11 9:26 am - Kennebunk, ME
What are you drinking for liquids? If you are drinking shakes, are they milk-based? Could you be lactose-intolerant? Consider switching to see what could be causing the gas/diarrhea.
                         HW 297, SW 253, CW 228, GW 155
           
nfarris79
on 4/24/11 9:47 am - Germantown, MD
 Liquids in, liquids out. If you're lactose intolerant, try taking lactaid tabs. Also, maybe adding Benefiber to your liquids. I had the same thing going on before my surgery. And a bit after surgery too. Tummy just doesn't have solids to make solid poo, so it's almost to be expected. Make sure you stay hydrated though!!!

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KD42
on 4/24/11 11:59 am - IA
I am  on  day  11  of  a  liquid  diet  and have  had  none  of  that  .  I  have  broth,  jello,  juice,  popsicles, protein,  all clear.  No  milk .  I  do  got "P"  a  lot.    Up about  3  or  4  times  in  the  night.  Surgery  Thur.
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