Hello @mnlady51160, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Surgeries of the digestive tract often lead to other digestive problems, such as constipation or diarrhea. I want to invite you to a discussion group that could be helpful. Here is the link:
--How Do I Eat After Digestive Tract Surgery
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-i-eat-after-digestive-tract-surgery/
In this group, you will meet others who have discussed how they eat to avoid constipation, etc. You will learn about cooking methods, as well as the timing and quantities of foods that work well after surgery.

Do you tend to eat small, frequent meals?