Looking for October Surgery pals!

My name is Jennie and I am one week post op. I must say I am feeling alot better. I am very tired most of the time, and feel very weak. As of today I have lost 13.5 pounds. I am very happy about that. I just am having a hard time with drinking all the water, and I am tired of soups. Other than that all is well! I havent had to vomit or foamies or anything. The one thing that is worring me is not having a bowel movement. I had one 3 days ago! anyone with this problem?

Hi Jennie! You may want to copy your post to the OCTOBER 2007 board if you're looking for same month buddies. Hopefully your bowels have turned back on by now. If you're taking in only liquids then you're bowel activity will slow down until you introduce solid foods back into your diet. Good luck with everything! ~ Kim

Hey Jennie, Look no more you found me....an October surgery person...even on the same day!!! So how are you feeling? I am doing ok-just like you I too am tired of soups and I can't seem to get all the water in. Sometimes I even have trouble with the vitamins...UGH!! yep same thing with the BM's so I guess that is normal. My DR suggested Milk of Mag for that one. Hope to hear from you soon!! Mary