diarrhea after fundoplication

Hi

I had the operation 8 days ago. My worst symptoms are diarrhea and stomach cramps with 1-2 hrs of eating. I have only been eating 1/3 cup soft soup 3 times a day, lactose free diet, chew very slowly, walking 5-10 min after meals. Into the 2nd week I am allowed soft fish and stewed fruit but this seems to have had my diarrhea worse after 1 meal of mash and fish.

Does any have any suggestions to reduce episodes? Is it food related or normal symptoms?

+1 what Dannylfc86 said. at just under a year, it still comes and goes. and as long as things are moving i am a happy guy. stomach cramps, are the same, as above, although much better now. take it slow, do not overeat, stay hydrated. you will find your new normal.

Just to add to your no sugar diet - remember that carbohydrates are just long strings of sugars. Eliminate all bread, potatoes, other starchy foods.

There is a treatment for diarrhea if it doesn't stop. Colestipol is used to remove cholesterol in the intestines, but it also stops diarrhea. See the Chron's forum. I can't take the "horse" pill, but the granules can be sprinkled on any liquid like pudding or mixed with a juice.

Post-op diarrhea is pretty common for a while with fundoplication, but it could be caused by the wrong bacteria populating your gut especially after taking antibiotics. Make sure before taking that long drive that your doctor has checked you for C-diff at least. (C-diff is pretty stinky.) I always take probiotics after antibiotics to try to keep the gut population normal.

I'll add that what you are experiencing is quite common. You may want to try some anti-gas medication to see if that helps and gradually try to increase your walking. One thing I noticed early on in my recovery is not to try and drink a lot of liquid during my meals. I limited my liquids to small sips while eating, because sometimes the fluid will push the food too quickly through your system. You also may want to back off introducing new foods into your diet and try and get your symptoms under control. I agree with Alcie about limiting the sugars and carbs. Just remember that you are very early into your recovery and it's common to experience setbacks.