Is going to the bowels many times a day after a colonectomy is worrisome?

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Hello doctor!
I just had surgery to remove a colon tumor that was obstructing my bowel. Now, I'm eating and drinking normally, but I have a bowel movement three times a day, with moldy stools. The doctor asked me to have a bowel movement many times after removing a colon tumor, is it okay? Looking forward to consulting your doctor. Thank you.
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Hello!
If you have bowel movements many times a day after colonectomy but the stool is soft, not appley, not liquid, no blood, no abdominal pain before going to the toilet, it is still normal.
After colectomy, the number of bowel movements may increase. You need to keep the diet soft, with enough fiber for easy digestion. At the same time, the doctor should have regular check-ups with the surgeon who had surgery or with a gastroenterologist to check and monitor health status periodically.
Thank you for trusting Vinmec Health System, looking forward to meeting you directly for more detailed advice. Best regards!
Consulted by Master, Doctor Pham Thi Thu Huong - Head of Department of Gastroenterology - Endoscopy - Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.