Post-Surgical Bowel Questions [CP]

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Hi You Wise Ones Who've Gone Before~

I have some rather delicate questions to ask about my bowel

habits since my surgery. Mind you, I'm not alamed, ill, frightened;

just a little bewildered and find that I do better when I know what

to expect.

Since surgery, 10 days ago, my bowels have been like fire

hydrants turned wide open. I can only compare this to the very

extreme all-day bowel prep I undertook the day before surgery.

The only relief I can find from this is through the use of

prescription strength immodium AD. I find that I must use at

least 3 separate dosages to deactivate the water-works.

This stop-gap works for 1-2 days.

Then, I have slightly normal BM's for several hours, culminating

in the water-works again.

I had hoped that just stopping the action once would re-set my

bowels so to speak but apparently, that is not so.

What I want to know is this:

Is losing this much fluid, this quickly normal 10 days post-op and

if so, for how long? I'm just wanting to know what to expect.

Second, does this sound like something that I should be

seeking alternate solutions for from my surgeon?

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks,

gobo

PS

I've lost 18-1/2 pounds and I keep thinking this is all the water I'm

losing. You think?