Did I do wrong??

O k    here is what I did I' m two weeks post op...I was feeling like I wanted something with some taste other than sweet taste...they said I could have strained soup..so I made some pinto beans in the crock pot with only ham broth cubes...i was siping on the broth after they were done ..then I got this big ideal of mashing the beans through a strainer mixed with the broth..it was like a cream soup but not thick.....now today I didnt have a BM and I feel full all day and it is hard to even get all my liquids in because i feel so full.......did i goof up?....~Mary~

I really don't know as my doc did allow me to blend soup and have that.   I did it once and felt like i was cheating and didn't do it again.   If in  doubt, call your Nut. Take care and good luck! Pam

Gosh, I don't know. I stuck to the liquid until they put me on mushy. But if you liqufied it enough it would be like soup.  I was such a chicken about next step foods.  Call  your Dr. or nut if you are afraid. But I would bet you are OK. Sorry I am no help. Good Luck Myrtis

You're fine.  The BM will come.  Just be patient and careful as you reintroduce foods into your diet.  It sometimes takes your bowels a week or so to "wake up" after surgery, so I wouldn't expect to be particularly regular just yet. Keep sipping! Take care. Ellen

Hi Mary, Sounds like to me your doing ok. You are going to have that full feeling from a very small amount of most anything at this point. I remeber starting in the hospital with 1oz of broth and felt like I ate a Thanksgiving dinner. Still when in doubt call your NUT who I belive is Patrick at Duke he is very good and knows his stuff.                                            Annie

Hi Mary,

When I had my surgery last year, they didn't allow me to consume anything I couldn't see through during my first 3.5 weeks but they may have changed the protocol since then. As Annie said, give Patrick a call. He'll be able to tell you if you should keep on with your current regimen or if there is a corrective action to take.

It's pretty common to have some trouble with BMs in the beginning. I know that I did, but as Ellen mentioned things will 'wake up' and you'll be fine soon.

Give Patrick a call; I'm sure he'll be able to give you a hand and set your mind at ease.

Barb