Clear liquid Diet/BMs
Hi everyone,
I had surgery on Wednesday and was on a clear liquid diet for 3 days beforehand. That being said the last day I had solid food was last Saturday, and that was the last time I had a BM. I am drinking as much as I can- water, chicken broth, protein shakes, etc. but haven't had a BM in over a week. Should I be concerned? I asked before I left the hospital, but the doctor didn't really give me an answer.
I wouldn't be concerned unless you feel constipated. When you aren't eating any solid foods, you don't produce much solid waste (although you do still produce some). Also, you're not getting any fiber, so there is no bulk to any stool in there. You might want to call your doc's office in the morning, though, and ask if you should add a fiber supplement or a stool softener.
Kelly
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