Day 1 of Mushies

[debbie815 0]

Ok so I have been on Clear liquids since 1/20. My surgery was on 1/27. Today the MD gave the go ahead to cottage cheese, yogurt, etc. & Protein Shakes. I feel fine but everything is running right through me. Is this normal? The hospital said to be ion the watch for C-dif but I don't have any symptoms. Does it just take some time for your digestive system to normalize?

Thanks in advance for any comments

[PackersFan 4]

Hi Debbie,

I'm no expert, but can talk about my own experience. I had one week pre and one week post op of Clear Liquids and those last few days resulted in very very loose stools. I think it's probably that liquid diet catching up with you. The more normal foods you add, it should improve.

[dcowens 2]

Ya know, I don't know. I STILL have not had a BM and i'm 8 days out. I was told I couldn't take any kind of laxative, just benefiber with some Water to help things along. So it seems I'm having the opposite symptoms. If you have LOTS of diarrhea I would suggest calling your dr or surgeon.

[BeverlyM 0]

My surgery was Jan. 26 didn't have one until tuesday 1st .

Ya know, I don't know. I STILL have not had a BM and i'm 8 days out. I was told I couldn't take any kind of laxative, just benefiber with some Water to help things along. So it seems I'm having the opposite symptoms. If you have LOTS of diarrhea I would suggest calling your dr or surgeon.

[ravendays 2]

I didnt pre-op diet but I have been on liquids since my surgery on the 29th and had my 1st stool today, it wasnt easy. I was told the pain killers can constipate ya and the liquids can cause diareha...so I think my body is havin hard time makin up its mind. Hope things get better for ya and everyone else have issues. And I hope mine gets normal soon haha

[amberakamom 13]

I've had diarrhea every day since surgery. I'm on full liquids.

[AquarianCrab 8]

I had diarrhea until this week when I started soft foods.