Bowel movements after colon-resection - Bowel Disorders Message Board

libloom · 08-20-2007, 06:05 PM

Hi.....

To all you "re-secties"....how long before your bm's were "normal" after your surgery. By normal, I mean just once (or possibly twice) a day.

I'm 2 weeks post-op today and have been going several times a day. Soft, not hard to pass. I've been eating regular, soft foods for almost 5 days now and am going more often since introducing the solid foods. Today was the record......at least 8 times.

I'm thinking all of this is normal and would probably be concerned if I were constipated or had diarrhea.

I see my surgeon on Friday for post-op check.

Any input?

Thanks so much,
Linda

maggiemoo · 08-20-2007, 09:07 PM

That is exactly how it was for me. I swear it was every time I ate anything--even a cracker--or it seemed like it. I don't really remember how long it took--probably several months before I became more regular.

How are you feeling otherwise?

Maggie

libloom · 08-20-2007, 09:14 PM

Hi Maggie....

I'm feeling pretty good otherwise. Still a little sore, but so happy with my progress. Energy levels are low. Waiting for my stamina to come back!

Thanks so much,
Linda

Harry · 08-20-2007, 10:21 PM

Linda,

I had 2 1/2 feet removed -- but after 5 days in the hospital -- I went home and started taking psyllium twice daily to make me regular.
I had been taking it for many years prior to my resection. And, I also drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.

Taking a watr soluble Fiber supplement is safe to take daily and is a bulk forming agent that will firm up your stool.

I wish you well ---Harry

libloom · 08-21-2007, 09:18 AM

Thanks Harry.....

I'm thinking my surgeon will have me start some sort of fiber regimen when I see him on Friday.

Best wishes,
Linda