I am 5 days post op and have moved from liquids to mushy foods. Every time I eat, I have a bowel movement, is this normal? I have lost 13 pounds in 5 days, which I am excited about. Also, I started my period today and noticed that it was much heavier then normal... ( I was very irregular, got my period 4-5 times a year), is this because of the weight loss?

After surgery your body goes into shock, so your bathroom habbits may change for a couple of weeks after.

Everytime I have surgery (doesn't matter what it is for), I wake up at least 2-3 times a night to pee (like my Grandma and Grandpa). Now I am only 26 years old and can normally hold my urine for a night no problem. It is just that your body is trying to heal right now and it won't always act the same. This is also true for your period.

If you are still unsure about it all, talk to your surgeon about it. I am pretty sure he/she will say the same thing to you.

Good luck in your journey! :thumbup:

I think it was just a coincidence that U got your period, even though I bet w/ wt loss it will become more regular. I got mine the night post op while in the hospital - just what I needed! But I figured it was gonna happen then surgery or not. (I too get mine 2-3 times a year):blushing:

My doc keeps telling me surgery puts the body under much more stress than we give it credit. :cursing: