5 days post op

Just wondered if anyone had any NASTY bowel stories like I do! Wondered why I have the scoots for the last 2 days?  I have not taken stool softeners since the "explosion"!  It is day 2 of that!
Just wondered if anyone else had trouble with there bowels!~
Please share!

Could be anything ranging from food poisoning, to viral or bacterial infection, gastritis, to an overgrowth of bacteria.  Sometimes never know the cause.  Make sure you get plenty of fluids, half gatoraide and half water will help to replace electrolytes.  Start off slowly with blander easier to digest foods and then increase to regular diet from there.  If worried can talk to your doctor and see what is reccommended for you in this case. 

I have had my share of nasty  bowel stories and some that rival the bowel fumes from my teen son.  listen to your body and if this is not the norm for you then speak with doctor.  Sometimes just a wait and see approach may be benefitial, but most importantly if dehydrated or going too much get to ER so that fluids can be administered as dehydration is not a good a thing and can be very debilitating and deadly.

Thanks for the reply! I really am not sure why?  It seems to be getting better.
I am for sure going to the dr. this week and I will ask him!
Thanks

Because you are on liquids and your body is reacting to the liquids.  Give it time. Your body has been through a lot, you've been on liquids for a while and you don't have a "binding" agent yet for your poops.  If it is crippling, call your surgeon but if it is just diarrhea it is pretty darn normal.

Dawn