Ronjohn 84 Posted January 7, 2016 I am two weeks post op today, and I have been on the puree stage for one week. I have mostly been eating canned chicken, canned tuna and re-fried Beans on top of my usual Protein shakes to get up to my 60G goal of Protein. My question, is it normal to have like 4 bowel movements a day? I feel like every time I eat 2 ounces of food I need to go have a BM. Between that and urinating from the Water I feel like I live in the bathroom lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted January 7, 2016 Yes. I was loosey goosey until I got on to soft foods. Then I had a total reverse to the worst Constipation I have ever had in my life. It was like pushing a watermelon through a straw. Be prepared for it by having Miralax, stool softeners, Smooth Move Tea.....whatever on hand. You can find many links to that topic on this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronjohn 84 Posted January 7, 2016 Now that sounds like fun... I was on all liquid for three days and had nothing but diarrhea. I then switched to Protein for 4 days and had somewhat normal BM's. Now on the Puree stage I seem to have a lot of gas with my BM. Not to sound crude, but I certainly don't trust a fart at this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIMISAN 404 Posted January 7, 2016 Not to sound crude, but I certainly don't trust a fart at this time. I had to laugh on this one. I have a little irritable bowel most of the time and I seldom "trust a fart" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKinNOVA 6 Posted January 7, 2016 Yep. And once you get to solids you'll feel like you can never go. I finally at 6 weeks post op gave up and I now take a colace every morning as part of my Vitamin lineup. I never want to let myself get backed up like that again!! It was horrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristin7676 32 Posted January 7, 2016 Should I be concerned that I am 9 days post op and have yet to have a BM at all? Just starting full liquids. I have no pain at all which is why I wasn't worried, but now I am thinking I should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GibbsGirl 483 Posted January 8, 2016 Just watch if you stop going, yikes. Iv never had problems in this area and gulp ended up with a hemorrhoid, approx the size of Texas. I am taking Dulcolax every 3 days just to keep things going through soft foods and hopefully on. Doctor said it was normal. I don't like this part of normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronjohn 84 Posted January 8, 2016 I had a post op visit today and the surgeon sounded pretty confident that my stools will change multiple times, as I heal and change my diet. Yippie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidOso 272 Posted January 9, 2016 when you get to the rush hour traffic jam, just remember the 3 F's;fiber, Fluid. and fitness. the more you move, the more you "move". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GibbsGirl 483 Posted January 9, 2016 when you get to the rush hour traffic jam, just remember the 3 F's;fiber, Fluid. and fitness. the more you move, the more you "move". when you get to the rush hour traffic jam, just remember the 3 F's;fiber, Fluid. and fitness. the more you move, the more you "move". That's brilliant, I am riding my bike however will step it up. Though I am setting on a pillow while doing so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
