Is this normal?

I had my surgery on Monday and came home yesterday and I know that I am meeting the fluid requirement, but the diarrhea will just not stop. It seems that everytime I take a drink, I have to go. And the noises that are coming from my belly are sooooooooo loud. Is this normal?

Jennifer, The day I got home that's how it was for me too. My BM's were like that for a couple of days. Then once your body is used to all the protein they will harden up. I had a problem w/ constipation yesterday and was praying I could have diarrhea! lol...... My belly makes all sorts of noises now too, much different than before. Glad to hear you made it though and good luck on your recovery! Kristin

I hope that this stops sooner that the protein part. I dont start protein until Monday during my full liquid stage.

Hi Jen! Welcome home, first of all! The loose stool will stop....as they say, "liquid in, liquid out". It will slow. And yes, the stomach grumbles alot...and it will. You will get used to the weird noises! Did they do the lap? I know you were hoping they could. That may also tend to give you more noise at first because of the gas bubbles. Hope you heal quickly! Remember, rest, walk, sip, and repeat! Hugs, Theresa

Good Morning Jennifer: Don't fret. I think this is probably a pretty common experience. For me, things didn't "harden up" until I got more into the pureed food stage. And, yes, my stomach made all sorts of weird noises straight outta the gate. It'll all quiet down in time. It's just kinda funny, isn't it? Sounds like you are doing wonderfully! Kudos to you! Maria W.

I had it bad for the 1st week or 2 as well. I took Benefiber adn it helped a lot.

Barix just called to check up on me and I told them what was going on with the diarrhea and they said I could take liquid immodium, so off to the store with hubby.

My stomach never did quiet down. It makes so much noise after I eat it's embarassing! Everyone assumes I'm hungry and tries to feed me. But it's a small price to pay!