Just stop eating?

Stevo68

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Joined : Jun 2011

Posts : 103

Posted 6/29/2017 2:40 PM (GMT 0)

For the super short term, is this a viable approach? I just had surgery (three days ago) and this morning I felt great - almost completely pain free. Then I pooped. I've been in agony since. A 9 out of 10 on the pain scale. And it's been hours. And nothing is helping. I've been taking fiber supplements, drinking lots of water, but I can't take this pain and honestly I'd rather just not pass anything until I heal. I'm a big guy and could miss a few meals. Is not eating or eating just a tiny amount realistic for maybe 2-3 days until I heal up?

I'd appreciate any thoughts. Thanks guys.

straydog

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Joined : Feb 2003

Posts : 19850

Posted 6/29/2017 2:49 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Stevo68, I made the mistake of thinking after my resection that if I did not eat I would not go to the bathroom. I had severe diarrhea afterwards. My GI enlightened me that it is the body's normal function to make stools. But, more importantly, you need nourishment to heal properly. A poor diet post op can cause complications you want no part of.

Keep your food simple & eat, try small amounts several times a day. Right now is not the time to bow out on nutrition.

Take care.

scifigal2k

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Joined : May 2012

Posts : 3704

Posted 6/29/2017 3:16 PM (GMT 0)

Some things that might help would be liquid nutrient drinks (like Ensure or SlimFast or something), or pureed baby food, since it's made to be soft on the digestive tract.

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