Same surgery as yours although mine was stage 3c cancer. Surgical recovery was easy and short - without complication. I had mine in Feb 2021. I'm responding not about that, but your post-surgery bowel habits.

I still go 8-9 times a day. I had given up trying to control it a year ago, but just started retrying.

Per Mayo, I tried Loperamide HCL Anti-Diarrheal which 1 tablet and 1/2 tablet dose which over-compensated the problem and resulted in constipation. They also recommended fiber which I'm now trying varying amounts. A heaping teaspoon after meals is too much, a level teaspoon is too little, so now playing with a slightly heaped spoon.

But, while the fiber works to help form a semi-solid stool, it also causes intestinal distress (gas) and it's unclear whether it reduces the frequency of movements so far. I think from here, I'll try a different fiber supplement. I have used Metamucil, but it has an artificial sweeter which I am allergic to, a generic which had sugar in it (which aggravates diarrhea, and blew my triglyceride numbers crazy) and now Metamucil with Stevia.

As for diet - for me stuff cooked in heavy fats can cause serious indigestion issues, but most fried food isn't a problem. I try to avoid sugar drinks and use pancake syrup frugally - both aggravate the loose stools.

Hope that helps. Of course your experience will vary.

Happy to hear your surgery was successful and recovery was smooth. But still a lot to learn how to cope after the surgery. Thank you for sharing your experience. Hope you’ll find the right diet that works for you soon.