Well it looks like you can ask anything in here so I thought why not. I’m 4 days post-surgery and was pretty happy to have my first BM on day 2 since I had no desire to add constipation pains to everything else. I was afraid with the anesthesia and hydrocodone in my system I would have a problem. Following the advise of my nutritionist I started using Benefiber in my food and drinks on day 2 (2 tsp 2-3 times per day).

I have found that the diarrhea is not what I desire either. It’s usually explosive and urgent.

Please advise, is this common and for how long can I expect to have diarrhea? Is this just during the liquid diet stage? I start soft solids next Wednesday so will that help?

Do you all use Benefiber to regulate you right after surgery and for how long post surgery?

Thanks! :ohmy:

LOL... I love this place. :tt1: