I was debating putting this in the ladies room but whatever everyone poops...sorry if this is gross to some....So ive been having sorta liquidy poops post op and I know this is normal because I haven't eaten any solids (I am 6 days out) how come my bm today was sorta solid then? Wow I can't believe I just asked that

Hi Janice - I know, kinda gross, but this is the place to ask! I've had the same issue, but I haven't 'gone solid' yet. I've read a couple other posts on VST that say this is normal, but it sure gets old! I'm 2 weeks post-op tomorrow, and don't have my first Dr appt for another 2 weeks, so I can't ask anyone but the folks on here. Even with the gross stuff people seem to be pretty helpful.

Looking forward to seeing what more veteran sleepers have to say.....does this issue end eventually and do we get back to normal?

solid food = solid poop

liquid food = liquid poop

It will pass and everything will be back to normal once you start having solid food again.

solid food = solid poop

Liquid food = liquid poop

It will pass and everything will be back to normal once you start having solid food again.

Which is why I am wondering if I have been on liquids for a week why was it kinda solid today?

Protein even in shake form (even though I know you are taken in so little) will bind you up..

Your bowels will be a mess in the beginning with runny stool but then it will become solid. in fact it will most likely become a problem of constant constipation because of the high protein diet..

One week post op and 1 solid then liquid stool and nothing since. Should I be concerned?

One week post op and 1 solid then liquid stool and nothing since. Should I be concerned?

No. You are still healing and your diet is off. If I remember correctly, it took me about 4-6 for things to get back to normal. My PA pretty much told me at the 6 week point the healing process is complete (at least internally).

solid food = solid poop

Liquid food = liquid poop

It will pass and everything will be back to normal once you start having solid food again.

Disagree totally.

Had the worst constipation of my entire life post op. Was on liquid for 3 weeks. Protein = really, really solid poop. Top it off with no Fiber and you have real and severe issues. Lots of people have soft and runny the first week out getting all the meds out. I had no bowel movement for the first week at all.

Thats when the trouble started.

Does anyone take fiber while still on liquids?

Disagree totally.

Had the worst constipation of my entire life post op. Was on liquid for 3 weeks. Protein = really' date=' really solid poop. Top it off with no fiber and you have real and severe issues. Lots of people have soft and runny the first week out getting all the meds out. I had no bowel movement for the first week at all.

Thats when the trouble started. [/quote']

Were u on pain meds because this also causes constipation

Does anyone take Fiber while still on liquids?

I was told fiber was too hard on our new stomachs. This worries me as I depended on my psyllium fiber pre op. :-(

I'm at the end of my third week and its liquid about half the time still. I go once a day. I'm in the purée phase and I use Benefiber twice a day. I will only get worried if I start going several times a day. That's the difference between loose stool and diarrhea.