too many bm's during night

[bears309]

Had colectomy in April 2008 and reversal of ileostomy in June 2008. Unable to gain any weight back and having too many bm's during night (6-8). Days are pretty good (4-6). Been on every kind of diarrhea medication and am now taking Keflex and Flagyl. Nothing seems to help the nights. Any suggestions?

[CalGal]

Bears, look up posts by Morecambe on this board and read them. They'll give you some very sound suggestions for slowing down the bowel movements.

[mifegr]

Have you told this to your colon/rectal surgeon?  If not, do so right away.  The only thing i can suggest is adding more fiber to your diet.  Also, for people who do not have colectomy's banana's stop diarrhea.  Good luck!