Day 4 post op: so tired and weak + bathroom issue (TMI)

 OK, before reading further, there is bathroom related TMI in here so you've been warned.

I am day 4 post op and really struggling.  I had a really bad night.  I'm sooo tired and weak.  The newest thing is the diarrhea that had me up all night last night.  Every hour or so.  It's bad enough trying to stay hydrated in the first place, but this isn't helping.  

I've read many posts about constipation after surgery but I've been the complete opposite.  I have had diarrhea every day since one day post op.  Any one else?  Any advice?

If this doesn't resolve soon, I'll be calling my doctor and possibly getting some IV fluids at the ER.  This makes me sad and frustrated.  

Help!

I would say definitely check with your doc. I have have very little movement 16 days out. Doesn't sound normal. Goodd luck!

This is very common in the beginning.I think it is away for our systems to clean out. Do watch  for dehydration.A way that I tested was pinch the skin on back of hand. If it goes down fast you r ok. 

Then it goes yellow and remember liquid in lquid out.Jus****ch for dehydration.

I went throught the same thing for the first 5 days after surgery. I am now 9 days post op and I don't have it as much. In fact yesterday I had solid poop. I have been watering down split pea soup to eat and I think that helps me out.
Can you drink some G2 Gatorade to help keep you hydrated?
Hugs
Gina

I too am riding the Demon "Potty" Coaster.  I had diarrea the whole week after surgery and while I was on clear liquids.  It stopped once I reached the full liquids the next week.  Now I am suffering from constipation and haven't gone for days.  However, I am now able to get in around 70 oz of fluid a day so I am adding benefiber to my protein shakes.  Hopefully, this toilet nightmare will end soon!

Ann

I got it each time I switched to the next food stage for a few days.  I think it shocks your system.  Stay on top of the dehydration thing, though!

I called my doc who said I could take some metamucil or citrucel.  So my hubby (thank God for his wonderful support) went to get some metamucil and mixed me a glass.  I didn't get through the whole thing, but had maybe 2/3.  I hope to get some relief soon so I can stay hydrated.  

Thanks for the comments from everyone.  Glad to know I'm not alone.  Don't necessarily want the constipation either, but this runs stuff is for the birds.  As soon as drinking gets easier, that should help too.  I drank some protein shake yesterday and I think that slowed down my ability to drink water.  So clear liquids will be my friend today.  I still have to take tiny tiny sips and gurgling happens with every other one.

Doctor appt tomorrow.  Hoping to avoid the ER for fluids until then.