I've had two bowel resections in the past two years from ruptured diverticula. Two open surgeries. The first surgeon did not remove enough bowel. It can take months to get to a new normal. I am currently 2.5 months post surgery. I can have 2-3 BMs a day or 8. One day I will reach a normal 🤞🏻. Sometimes I have diarrhea. Please don't strain yourself or lift over ten pounds for several months. I take generic Benefiber (Costco) every morning in my coffee to stay regular. Don't expect too much too soon.