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Hi Every 1

I just had surgery on Friday the 23rd. I had diarahha after drinking that liquid (Sat afternoon) for my x-ray which i realize is normal but is it normal to still have it sunday at 10 pm. I have absolutely no desire to drink/eat and i am concerned about becoming dehdydrated. I am feeling that gurgling feeling in my stomach which i am assuming is the air still? Am i doing ok should i be concerned?

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You are fine!!! That gurgling is completely normal. I didn't want to eat or drink after my surgery either. After any surgery it is normal to feel that way....they just cut you!!! You will do fine. The diarrhea is probably from all the fluids they pumped through you with IV's in the hospital. You can't have a solid stool if you have only had liquids going through your body. You are normal! and you will do fine.....keep posting and take care

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Welcome to band land! It's good that, for now, you aren't feeling hungry - that's probably the after-effects of the anaesthetic. I know it's difficult but drinking Water at this stage is important - it may be easier to sip a warm drink like herbal tea, I found that helped a lot. It's easier to drink the water at room temperature too.

Best of luck with your recovery - keep in touch and let us know how you're doing :confused:

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Hi --

I also had the lovely and charming diaherra after my surgery...it went away as soon as my food starting getting a little more solid.

Good luck.

Elizabeth

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I had diarrhea for DAYS after my surgery, it was awful! I thought I was the only one! I called my Dr.'s office and the nurse told me to eat some yogurt, which helped slightly but not too much, and also to drink gatorade or something like pedialyte. Even though it tasted nasty I drank some pedialyte, which really helped with the dehydrated feeling. I felt a lot less weak after drinking it. Unfortunately the diarrhea didn't go away until I could eat more substantial Soups =(

Good luck, you'll get through it!!! Just get some baby wipes!

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Guest mandigo318

Thanks for your support every one! Every day I feel better and better. I am just trying to survive this liquid diet. It really stinks, but I am sure it will be well worth it! I haven't set a goal weight yet. I am only 5'2 so I am not to tall. I would rather set my goal at a reasonable weight and reach it. Any suggestions? I have already lost 10lbs. I feel like I earned every pound too! Ha ha.

Every one take care!

Mandy

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