New to site 8 days post op need help

Stormy68 · November 26, 2010

I'm really getting frustrated . I'm 8 days post op. My doc is really stick on the diet 10 day Clear Liquids 10 days full and 10 days purred. I can't stop running to the bathroom. I'm suppose to go back to work on monday and I'm scared I'm going to have an accident. Is this normal? Please someone let me know.

gotmyeyeontheprize · November 26, 2010

I feel your pain. I am not running to the restroom constantly, but I am suppose to return to work on Monday and I am far from feeling well enough to go back. Fortunately, the pain had subsided. Even so, I am still extremely weak. Do you feel as if you are not getting in enough Protein? That is how I feel. Extremely short on protein! I tried to call my nutritionist this morning to see if I can go ahead and advance to some mushy food with more protein, but she is obviously out enjoying some Black Friday shopping!

Stormy68 · November 26, 2010

The only protien I get is from the mix I add to my Water so I know how you feel. Actually almost passed out at the store the other day because I didn't have enough calories in me. I know what you mean nobody is in the office today. I'm sick of broth but I think of the 51 pounds 40 prior to surgery that Iost and I keep telling myself I can do this.

tchaho · November 26, 2010

I am 7 days post-op but my surgeon said I can start mushy foods. I was able to have anything that would fit through a straw from the day I had surgery till Wed. I don't know why they are not as strict, but he is a pretty well known Dr. I know of three other people who went with this surgeon over the years and they were successful. I feel really good, no problems. I would wonder why there is such a drastic difference between the rules. By all means, I am not saying to go against your Dr.'s orders! Just saying there is a big difference in our diets post-op. I hope you can find something that makes you feel better soon! Best Wishes!