Question about Diarrhea and Gas

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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