transition to solids and bathroom issues
Sorry if this is TMI but I just want to check and see if other people have experienced anything similar. I am 8 weeks out and transitioned from soft/mushy/blended foods yesterday to solids. I have been in the bathroom today more than I think I may have been since I had the surgery. Constipation was my consistent issue but not anymore I tell ya, it is loose or watery and pretty immediate. I have stayed in the house since early afternoon because I am afraid I might not make it to a bathroom in time.
It could just be that your body is adjusting, but I found that I have to be careful with the protein bars and some 'diet foods'- some have a high sugar alcohol (sorbitol and its relatives) content which has a similar affect as you describe on me.
Sharon
Not TMI for me! I have been so constipated since surgery (6.5 weeks ago) that I take Miralax every day now. I thought I would be on LESS medication, lol! I am afraid it will get worse once I am on all solids but I am beginning to think this is the new normal. I am sorry you went so far the other direction. Maybe it's a bug? I hope you get some relief soon. Remember to up your fluid intake a lot while this is going on.