i had a portion of my colon taken out last week, and I did research on diet before and after the surgery. I still cannot believe that doctors do not have a handle on how post op patients need and desperately want diet direction. My surgeon told me for the next ten days he wants me on the "McDonalds and Hagan Daz" diet. I stared in disbelief. He repeated eat junk food and ice cream for ten days. I just had surgery and the thought of those foods turned my stomach. Now I am home and tried a carnation shake with lactose free ice cream. Lots of gas. I think cause I lost 20 pounds in a month everyone wants me eating again. I think smal meals and soft food will be the way I go from now on.  My huge fear is constipation