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Ok I know it's not pleasant to talk about, but I need help. I had surgery on Wednesday and I had my first bm yesterday. It was loose and have had a several since. I'm not feeling bad and having no pain besides tolerable pain when standing up. I'm wondering if this is normal. I am drinking more today and drinking G2 for replacement Fluid.< /p>

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Very normal

Thanks. I thought so just needed some reassurance.

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Your welcome no topic is off limits here. Lmbo we are go threw wth what's that moment :)

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My nurse said its to be expected but if more than 6-8 times a day, let her know.

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I had the worst runs from day 5 until day 12 had to get hydrated twice in the Er. It is very normal just make sure you are sipping. dehydration is no fun.

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same thing happened to me :)

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very loose bms that first week. Remember also you're only taking in liquids and nothing with enough Fiber or carbs to bind things up. It's going to be loose for a while until you're on more solid foods. I know once I was into the 5th stage level of eating...meaning all solids including fruit and veggies....things were more normal so to speak.

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Yeah. I'm doing much better now and making sure I'm drinking more that I was.

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Kerri have you lost any weight since your surgery date? The only reason i ask is because we had same date. i have not lost a single pound :(

And btw its completely normail cause im having same type of bowel movements.

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Kerri have you lost any weight since your surgery date? The only reason i ask is because we had same date. i have not lost a single pound :(

And btw its completely normail cause im having same type of bowel movements.

I have lost 8lbs since surgery, but I have not had a problem keeping things down so I think that has something to do with it.

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You are doing fine and having a BM early is good. I did not have one for 6 days after surgery. But you have to remember you are not eating so since nothing is going in then nothing will be coming out. Before surgery I had to clean out my bowels with a laxative and my first BM was hard and difficult. Then after a couple weeks I started going daily. You will notice a change since the food you are putting in is way different that what you are use to eating.

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Yeah. I think everything has evened out. Maybe going once or twice a day now. I'm doing pretty good all the way around. Feeling great, drove my lil man to school this morning with no problems. Can't wait until I can exercise, but that will be a while I guess.

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I have lost 8lbs since surgery, but I have not had a problem keeping things down so I think that has something to do with it.

Wow, thats awesome, i have no problem keeping things down but scales still havent moved, i guess i will have to be patient.

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Wow' date=' thats awesome, i have no problem keeping things down but scales still havent moved, i guess i will have to be patient.[/quote']

Patience is key. And getting in your Proteins. Everyone loses different. You will lose just wait and see!

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