6 days post op

[michelle38 23]

Has anyone else had problems with diahrre since surgery? For four days now I have had it. A little embarrasse to post it here. Take immodium but it doesn't help. Is this normal?

[mizzzliza 113]

I wouldn't worry too much unless its extreme. I had diarrhea for the first week but since I was only taking in liquids I figured it was pretty normal. Once I moved to full liquids and had stuff with a bit more substance it went away. And was replaced with Constipation. Much bigger problem as far as I'm concerned.

[outrigger42 58]

In my surgical consultation and in the classes they said to expect it for a week post op

[NancyDec20 212]

yes had that the first week due to the diet.. then after that everything was ok.. I dont have a gallbladder so I dont normally have issues.. but all is well. and that is normal.. hope things are going well for you other than that small problem lol.. you are just starting your journey.. keep us all posted on your weight loss and troubles.. seems there is lots of advice here.. mostly keep in contact with your doctor.. I love mine.. he is great.. him and his nurse.. they are my life savers.. I do what im told to do.. and I eat what they tell me to lol.. not like before when food ruled my life.. now im in charge.. great feeling.. best of luck to you.

[michelle38 23]

Thanks everyone!!! Recovery been great so far. Which I had done this a long time ago.

[starfish108 15]

heres my update: i am also 6 days post op. I had a BM yesterday (finally!) It was painful. My main issue is still inner abdominal pain . Getting in and out of bed is very tough, coughing hurts. I take Lortab pain liquid every six hours no matter what. This is to prevent the pain from becoming unbearable. My body wakes up at around 5.5 hours to remind me to take the Lortab. That's a little scary.

Eating has been challenging. I take Protein powder in my Soups or a shake and have about 3 tbs. after that I'm coughing up and burping. Getting h20 has been hard. I try and "eat" 6x a day but it's more like 4 at best. I do walk everyday and have been doing little shopping outings etc but otherwise am so tired all the time.

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