I had laparascopic gall bladder surgery in 1995, since that time I have enjoyed the ritual of making sure that I am close to a rest room when I dine out. The only foods that I have found that don't affect me are fish and roast beef sandwiches. I have also found that chocolate candy helps to solidify the stool. This is a very irritating thing that the doctors claim only happens to 3% of patients. Over the counter diareah medications seem to have no affect on this condition at all. I had one doctor tell me, "This is known as dumping syndrome and it will pass with time"' I am still waiting on time I guess.