Re: Question about Diarrhea and Gas

[Guest guest]

I am at 9 months post op and while the diarrhea is better the gas is

not, what works is Flagyl and a good strong north wind.

> I have a question about Diarrhea and Gas.

> My surgery was 3 months ago and my recovery

> was almost entirely unremarkable. I feel great

> but have severe and chronic diarrhea. My surgeon

> admits that my diarrhea is the worst she's seen.

> I'm taking copius quantities of Loperimide (Lonox

> does not help) and I am taking Cholestyramine

> 3 times a day. With that combo, I have about

> 20 - 24 BM's a day but at least they are no longer

> like 'water works'.

>

> Also, I had NO GAS at all until I started the

> Cholestyramine. Now, the gas doesn't start until

> about 6 PM and then I have moderate gas until

> the next morning. The problem is, this gas could

> empty a church! I mean it's so nasty it's dangerous!

>

> What I want to know from post-op's is this:

> Does the diarrhea ever go away?

> Does the gas ever subside?

> How are things apt to change?

>

> Thank you one and all.

>

> gobo

[Guest guest]

Gobo,

The only thing I can tell you is that my bms evolved over the first year. I

did not have anything " formed " until about 7 months out. So, time may still

make things better.

Have you tried eating rice (boil it with extra water so it doesn't hurt your

stomach) several times a day. Rice always makes me more " firmed up "

Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area

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