Okay...so today I am 9 days post-op. I was on liquids 48 hours before my surgery and I am still on liquids. I am not really getting in a whole lot in terms of calories...but I feel like I am sipping all day. I have been taking my vitamins....now comes the gross part. I have noticed two issues and wondered if anyone else has this as well. I have noticed a rash under my chest and tummy. I have been taking anti-fungal for this assuming its a yeast rash since I had antibiotics during surgery and I am sure with low calories my immune system may be suppressed....but it seems to go away in one spot and reappear. Anyone else with this issue?

Also - probably the grossest TMI - remember I warned you...so you can stop reading at anytime.

Well - since you are still reading I guess you will be okay with it. I just realized this AM that I haven't had a #2 since before my surgery...when I started the liquids. I took MOM this morning with nothing. Funny thing is I don't feel bad or bloated or constipated. I just don't feel anything...is this normal since I have been on liquids.... Geez that is like 11 days....that has to be strange.

I have no idea about the rash other than to suggest that maybe it's the glue or iodine on your skin that you are reacting to. Benadryl cream or hydrocortisone? I had a "rash" which was more like a red itchy spot on my right middle abdomen and put hydrocortisone on it and I was fine.

As to #2.... MOM can take hours to work. As long as you are not uncomfortable AND you are passing gas then everything should be working. It is different for everyone. It also depends on if you are still on pain meds or not. Here's my TMI. I used to go everyday and now it's every 3-4. My calories are really low and I know I'm not taking in as much fluids as I should. Plus it's all fluids.

Hope this helped somewhat. Oh, I'm 7 days post op today.

I'm not sure about that rash. Maybe you should have a doc look at it just to make sure? Only thing I have going on is itchy incisions and sometimes my port sticks out after I drink or eat. Like a big bump right above my largest incision. I've been told this will go away after I heal.

Now I've never had a problem "going" and haven't had much of a problem since my surgery. HOWEVER, I'm not sure you should be expecting solids out if there's no solids coming in. Just my 2 cents and I'm curious to hear the input from others. Again, I've never had this problem but I've heard many people do. Not something I'm looking forward to, but want to be prepared just in case.

dhales, I don't think you should be worried about TMI on here. I have a feeling this group is all about getting real with ourselves and sharing everything as we go.

j~

Makes me feel much better...I would assume since what is going in is reduced that it would make total sense that what is coming out is reduced to...lol I am not on pain meds...found out I was allergic to the pain meds after surgery and just didn't go back to get more. I really didn't need it after the second day anyway.

I will give MOM more time (I assumed it would be pretty quick)...I took the lowest recommended dose of 2 tbsp. If nothing by tonight I will take 2 more...

If you are not in pain from constipation, which I've read can happen, then you should be fine. I did end up taking MoM after surgery (prob day 3 or 4?) because I felt like I had to go, but couldnt...

OMG....this is one of my biggest worries....because right now I go 2-3 times a day and I have heard HoRrOr stories about this....so I am glad that you all have shared!

Don't know about the rash so I can't help there.

But OOOHHHHH I can with the constipation. My surgeon office stated the constipation was due to the pain medication. I was instructed to take 1 tablespoon of MOM every 30 minutes and 3 Colace a day untl the constipation ended. Due to the lack of food and a high Protein diet, I was instructed to take a tablespoon of Benefiber daily until I start on my soft protein in for weeks. Today marks 12 days post op.