Question:
How often should I be pooing a day, 1 week out?

I am going poo 3-4 times a day. Of course, its all liquid, but I'm curious if this is normal.    — Renee B. (posted on November 19, 2003)

November 19, 2003
I AM 2 WKS. OUT,THE FIRST WEEK,I WAS LIKE YOU ARE NOW,BUT,IT SHOULD STOP THAT MANY TIMES,IN A FEW DAYS.MOST COMPLAINTS,THAT I HAVE HEARD,ARE ABOUT CONSTIPATION,I HAD THAT 1 DAY,AND EAT SOME UNSWEETENED APPLESWEETENED APPLESAUCE.IT DID THE TRICK. SUE KYLE
   — SUSAN K.

November 19, 2003
The first two weeks were terrible for me. I had diarrhea so bad I had a hard time leaving the house. I am now 13 weeks post op and have never been more regular in my life. Once a day, first thing in the morning, and that's it for the day. It is pretty amazing.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 19, 2003
It is very normal especially if your doctor has you on a liquid diet for the first week or two. It will improve when you start to eat soft to more solid foods.
   — ChristineB

November 19, 2003
I had my surgery on the 10th and am just now getting over the(as my doctor calls it)"making pudding" stage. Sometimes I would go 6 times a day. It has finally leveled off to maybe twice a day. It is annoying but I guess it is good to get all of those toxins out so we can start fresh. Glad you are doing well!! By the way, my children say they will NEVER eat pudding again!!!!!!
   — CAMFR

November 20, 2003
Whooo! Pooing! Hahahaha, that gave me major giggles. Glad the other posters said it's normal, I don't feel badly for laughing now. (I have a toddler. I need to get out more.) I'm almost 9 weeks post-op and still only poo three times a week. I'm saving mucho moolah on toilet paper!
   — jenn_jenn