I am 3 weeks post op and began experiencing severe abdominal pain about 3days ago. I have been on mushies for 2weeks. I called my dr and was told it was most likely constipation from the dietary changes. Makes sense since I haven't been able to have a BM without taking Milk of Magnesia since surgery.

Dr had me take Magnesium Citrate yesterday to flush out my system but I am still having pain on my left side. Now I am sitting at the hospital waiting to have a CT Scan.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

I went from several days of diarrhea to constipation. However, I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. So, I expected some problems. I probably need to begin taking Benefiber. But, I'm concerned that it will trigger the diarrhea again.

Oh goodness, I'm so sorry. I've not been through that but wanted to wish you well. Let us know how the hospital visit goes.

I just started soft foods last night but I am still constipated for the most part. I have taken ducolax and it has helped me but I think as I eat more and drink more it will help. I wish you luck!!

So the CT came back normal but it did show a little fluid on the left lung. Doc says when I was constipated I probably was breathing shallow due to the pain which caused the fluid to accumulate. So good news is no blockage and I should be pain free in a few days as long as I concentrate on breathing deeply to get rid of the fluid.