Hi I am 5 days post op and I've had a low fever ranging from 99.3 -100.3 and other times I don't have a fever but my body will be burning hot.  Doc said he's not concerned.  I went to E.R. Yesterday for some IV fluid.  I came home and every time I drink something I got to run to the bathroom and all liquid comes out.  Seems like I can't hold any liquid down.  

There's a saying of "liquid in, liquid out."  When you're ingesting nothing but liquids, it's hard for your body to have solid stool since there's nothing to firm you up.  I added 2 tablespoons of benefiber to my morning shake during this period (I still do, since I still have a shake a day) and it helped a little, but really the only thing that helps is reaching the solid food phase.  

Drink as much as you can - sip all day and always have a drink on hand.  It'll get easier!  Right now, liquids are your main medicine.  

Diareaha is very  common at this phase but fever isn't ,call your surgeon back if it returns and keep drinking

I was told to take imodium but ask your surgeon if it isn't on your plan

It's not uncommon at all, being that you're ingesting fluids for the most part.

• If you're mixing protein drinks with milk, try switching to water instead.  (lactose intolerance**** some of us post-op with straight milk)
• My doc did give the green light for taking Immodium for diarrhea when I came home - same goes for Milk of Magnesia if you find yourself constipated next week.
• Try adding a little fiber- not too much