I haven't lost any weight in 5 days, since the doctor told me to start puréed food. I was only 9 days post op at that point. I also haven't moved my bowels. What do I do?

I would definitely ask the doc about stool softeners. If those don't work then maybe a magnesium regiment or fiber supplement. Talk to him soon, u do not want too constipated.

Are u measuring the amount of ur puréed food? And if ur bowels are full u r probly retaining that weight and water weight.

Call him and see what u can take!

I haven't lost any weight in 5 days' date=' since the doctor told me to start puréed food. I was only 9 days post op at that point. I also haven't moved my bowels. What do I do?[/quote']

My doc told me milk of magnesia is great. I am 17 days post op and find I need a dose every few days. I think we are still dealing with some after effects of anesthesia and a total lack of fiber.