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question from a new post op’er

I have now been moved to a "Soft Diet", last night I had 1/4 cup of
mashed potatoes and this morning an egg. I did not have a BM
yesterday, and today I have Diarrhea. Is this a sign that the food
is not setting well with me, or is this just normal?

Thanks,
Sharon
-21 lbs 14 days post-op

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4 Responses to “question from a new post op’er”

  1. Ernest Kasandra Says:
    January 1st, 2005 at 1:03 am

    Hello Sharon,

    From what I have read so far this is normal. Must
    remember your body (system) has a completely new why
    of processing food. With each step forward there will
    be adjusting to do. Of course the best person to speak
    with is your doctor.

  2. Dominique Shellie Says:
    January 1st, 2005 at 3:12 pm

    Hi,

    My name is Peggy I am 30 days post op. I Have now lost 31 lbs. I have not had
    any diarhea as you mentioned. As a matter of fact at first I had constipation.
    But its ok now. I on the other hand have had bouts of vomiting. I had to go to
    emergency on memorial day because I couldn’t even hold water, had to get
    hydrated again. (I had stomach flu) but I am still having problems eating even
    pureed food. My doctor is having me have an upper GI endoscopy on monday to try
    and find and take care of this problem. It will be a month tomorrow since I had
    the surgery. I am frustrated because I can hardly eat anything, or I am afraid
    it will come up. Any one else had this problem.

    Peggy

  3. roxanna120 Says:
    January 2nd, 2005 at 1:10 am

    Hi Peggy,
    My name is Nikki and I will be one month post op as of the 7th. I have had
    some of the same problems that you spoke of. I was back in the hospital on
    memorial day also :-) I had some tests ran and the decided that i have
    gastridis (sp). I was having a hard time eating or drinking anything
    because it hurt soooo bad. I had constant pains for two weeks from it,
    today was the first day that I actually feel half way normal again. I think
    the meds that the dr gave me are actually working now. Hang in and I am
    sure all is going to be great as soon as they find out what it is.

  4. Dominique Shellie Says:
    January 5th, 2005 at 4:44 am

    Dear Sandra,

    I had the dilation done today through endoscopy. I’m not suppose to eat anything
    solid until I see the doctor on Friday. But he thinks this was the problem and
    it should help alot. Thanks for the response.

    Peggy

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