Is this Normal?

[bettybooping 29]

Hi everyone, I am a "newbie" my surgery was the 18th. Anyways I wanted to know was it normal to have diarrhea just 4 days after surgery? And I mean feeling nausea and diarrhea? I am living off of premiere Protein Shakes, chicken broth, Jello, and Water.

[Berry78 4,261]

Yep!

It seems about 20% of patients get diarrhea, and the other 80% get Constipation. Almost no one seems to get happy, normal BMs postop!

I recommend taking Probiotics (you can open the capsules and sprinkle the contents into whatever you are consuming). We frequently get antibiotics during the procedure, and they mess with our gut bugs.

If it gets bad, let your surgeon know because dehydration is a concern. Sometimes diarrhea can continue until you are on purees or soft foods, if it's due to the liquid nature of your diet.

Sometimes it can be a result of food intolerances. Dairy and artificial sweeteners are common culprits.

Congrats on your surgery, and hope things clear up for you!

[IdontWant2beAfatty 55]

Jello made me the same way I tolerated it very well before surgery and after it just was not the same.. I have had to not eat it at all it made me very very sick to my stomach and gave me the same reaction your having... broth and the Premier Protein did fine as well as Water but that jello was a NO NO, Good luck and I hope you feel better soon