I am 1 week out from surgery. I have had some diarhea since surgery but nothing major. I have not really gone at all since sunday when I started being able to eat mashed pot. and cottage cheese and such. I feel like i am maybe constipated now. Anyone else have this problem?

No, you just haven't eaten enough to be 'normal'! The anesthesia will slow your intestines down and the utter lack of starch and chewable protein will cause you to not have to go nearly as much.

To be honest, I have not been normal since having the surgery 8/25. I have been taking some miralax to help, but I dont feel like I am on any sort of normal cycle for that. I am eating plenty of protein and drinking lots of fluids. Just hoping it all works itself out.

Before being able to move to solids I added a couple teaspoons of unflavored Benefiber to soups and protein shakes. I think it really helped. I still add it to my greek yoghurt for breakfast.

I also feel bloated a lot, like I am "backed up". Sorry to be graphic.

That is how I feel. Like I need to go, but I don't go. I did not feel this was until the addition of oatmeal and cottage cheese and such. I don't know if i should take sxomething or what. I am gonna see my doc tomorrow for my husbands surgery so i will ask him then.

Please let me know what the doc says. I am interested to know. Thanks! ; )

You need to make Metamucil or such a part of your daily diet. I did not do this and am now paying for it dearly. Due to the constipation and straining I got a grade 4 hemroid. I had it operated on last thursday and am still in pain. YOUCH!!!!!! Do your self a favor start now, you will be surprised at how regular you will become.

My clinic recommend benifibre and say to stay clear of metamucil as it can swell in your pouch. I also made a vegie soup with cauliflower and broccoli, that helped but also gave me gas.

Thanks for all the advice. I don't feel as bloated today, but still does not seem good to me to go without going so long.