Also Marydean, your loss may or may not be less than after your vaginal delivery. Some people, I'm sure you're not one of them, have a vision that with a c/sec you are "cleaned out" by the doctor and then think the lochia should be minimal. This is not the case--the lochia have to do with your uterus involuting and healing itself. I had rather heavy lochia after my first two deliveries (c/sec and VBAC) and lighter lochia after my next 3 (vaginal births and one last c/sec!). In all cases, the loss lasted the same amount of time, six weeks, even though the amounts were different. So, it's good that you're prepared for anything.
Try to drink lots of water. This will have a big effect on the bowel motion too To be perfectly honest, after my last c/sec I paid no attention to any restrictions. With my first c/sec, which took place during the day, I was not allowed anything by mouth for the rest of the day, then it was a liquid diet the following day, then foods. After my last one, I paid no attention to this. I drank and ate whatever and whenever I wanted, had no bowel issues at all. I recognise that not everyone is comfortable with a decision like that, but it was the right thing for me. (I have to say that I knew as soon as I woke up the next day that I felt really good, much better than after my first c/sec, so naturally that had a big impact on my desire to eat and drink.) Anyway, just try to keep the liquids up. If you feel great and want food before it's on your chart, just ask to see one of the doctors. They will probably tell you to go ahead and eat if you feel like it. If the recovery is slow & uncomfy--cross fingers it won't be!--then you won't feel much like eating anyway.
I've rambled on a bit but I'm feeling excited for you!