Had my Sigmoid colon resection surgery done November 17th ( removed a little over a foot of colon) I was home on the 3rd day, I was having frequent bowel movements, soft but formed, not the past few days not so much, they are not easy to pass and are small and pencil thin, I am starting to freak out. My stomach is sore and heavy bloated and sore, messaged my surgeon was advised the pain may be from to much activity drink more water and keep up the fiber intake. I actually feel worse than I did 2 weeks ago. Is this the normal course. How long does it take to start feeling better? I am so sore. I am 67 years old and I know it takes a little longer as one gets older, but boy howdy it all I got to say.