Hi everyone,

I am a mere 7-days out of surgery. While I've not posted much, I have been reading like a lunatic for weeks.

So..."Poop!" I say. At the risk of proffering entirely too much information, I am both runny and running for the loo at least twice daily.

I certainly understand the assault upon my poor stomach. Heck, I can even appreciate the notion that it's paying me back for having lopped off & removed most of it..

My body has become a temple to GIGO - what goes in very swiftly comes straight back out again. I have little problem getting my Protein down (Fuzzy Navel or just a SlimFast shake), it's just keeping it there for longer than an hour or two.

Any indication of when I might begin to expect something resembling more normal service in the poop department? I'd dearly love to be able to leave my home with at least a little hope or confidence that I'll not be forced to plot the locations for all public toilets in both Wimbledon and Greater London...

Hoping for some reassurance!

~DebSee

Well, like you said what goes in comes out. So, liquids in, liquids out. It will be that way till you start on more solid foods. Also, you are right, your tummy (what's left of it) is really angry right now and needs to settle down a bit before it will get back to normal. My surgeon had me on liquids for 3 weeks, so it was tough, but things started going well again after soft foods were re-introduced.

Good luck and hang in there!

believe it or not a lot of us would consider you lucky. i didnt have a bowel movement for 7 days after my surgery. when i finally did it was liquid. i am almost 5 weeks post op now and i no longer have runny stools. started having normal bms about 2 weeks post op. it wont be like that forever....so cheer up and keep smiling!

I too was "runny" for about 2-3 weeks. When I was able to add real food..yogurt, pudding, mashed potatoes..then itseemed to stop and I had regular movements. Hope this helps.

Shelia

Hi everyone,

I am a mere 7-days out of surgery. While I've not posted much, I have been reading like a lunatic for weeks.

So..."Poop!" I say. At the risk of proffering entirely too much information, I am both runny and running for the loo at least twice daily.

I certainly understand the assault upon my poor stomach. Heck, I can even appreciate the notion that it's paying me back for having lopped off & removed most of it..

My body has become a temple to GIGO - what goes in very swiftly comes straight back out again. I have little problem getting my Protein down (Fuzzy Navel or just a SlimFast shake), it's just keeping it there for longer than an hour or two.

Any indication of when I might begin to expect something resembling more normal service in the poop department? I'd dearly love to be able to leave my home with at least a little hope or confidence that I'll not be forced to plot the locations for all public toilets in both Wimbledon and Greater London...

Hoping for some reassurance!

~DebSee

I bought the softens toilet tissue I could find. Before doing this, I felt the worst part of the surgery experience was my toilet tissue. IF that is all that I have to complain about--not bad.

Thanks so much for all the replies! Silly as it sounds, I am actually reassured.

Thrilled to report I only went once yesterday, but it seems my bladder has now awoken with a vengeance.

I feel like Roseanne Rosanadanna - "If it's not one thing, it's another!"

Fortunately, so far, it's all good.

I'm 4 months out and battling with constipation right now. What I would give for a runny bm. lol

I also am 7 days out and began the liquid in/liquid out as of last nite. Thought I was getting dehydrated and something was wronh. Glad for the forums!

I also am 7 days out and began the liquid in/liquid out as of last nite. Thought I was getting dehydrated and something was wronh. Glad for the forums!

Hey there, glad to have eased your mind a wee bit. Just wanted to add that day 8 saw no poops at all. After such overkill, the poop break was much appreciated!

Still on liquids.

Currently loving: Beef & Tomato Cuppa Soup

1 month out and still waiting for something normal.

Hi everyone,

I am a mere 7-days out of surgery. While I've not posted much, I have been reading like a lunatic for weeks.

So..."Poop!" I say. At the risk of proffering entirely too much information, I am both runny and running for the loo at least twice daily.

I certainly understand the assault upon my poor stomach. Heck, I can even appreciate the notion that it's paying me back for having lopped off & removed most of it..

My body has become a temple to GIGO - what goes in very swiftly comes straight back out again. I have little problem getting my Protein down (Fuzzy Navel or just a SlimFast shake), it's just keeping it there for longer than an hour or two.

Any indication of when I might begin to expect something resembling more normal service in the poop department? I'd dearly love to be able to leave my home with at least a little hope or confidence that I'll not be forced to plot the locations for all public toilets in both Wimbledon and Greater London...

Hoping for some reassurance!

~DebSee