Bowel Movements Post Surgery

[RFW 19]

Just looking at a bunch of topics & it seems like most people are constipated after their surgery. Does any one have the reverse affects like having the runs ?

[utkscvol1 125]

It took me 4 days post op before having one but mine have been- of course all I'm getting in are liquids.< /p>

[stept04 465]

I did on day 3 and then nothing, I actually got constipated after that. But I have seen a lot of post were people had diarrhea, so it is normal too. Liquids in liquids out they say.

~~~Stephanie

[feelinggood 152]

It's an ongoing problem for me and hard as a brick more often then not now nearly 6 months post-op. I have taken milk of magnesium a couple of times but really hate to be dependent on laxatives.< /p>

[leighw 12]

Any idea on when pain gas goes away? Starting to get really annoying. The only relief is laying in a reclining position.

[utkscvol1 125]

Any idea on when pain gas goes away? Starting to get really annoying. The only relief is laying in a reclining position.

I haven't slept in my bed since surgery Thursday. I've been in the recliner. I work up with a bit of pain in one shoulder this am but it was gone by 10- none since then:)

[leighw 12]

I haven't slept in my bed since surgery Thursday. I've been in the recliner. I work up with a bit of pain in one shoulder this am but it was gone by 10- none since then:)

Last night I actually think the pain was making me nauseous. My body wanted to throw up but nothing came out. I'll be glad to feel normal again that's for sure. I keep thinking "what the hell did I do?"....I don't want to think like that. Ugh...

[GuyMontag 1,264]

The best advice I can give pre-surgery, post-surgery, and for the rest of your life is to always make sure you are drinking enough fluids.

[Mandi1441 23]

My doctor told me to take stool softeners every night from now on. It was very important two weeks before surgery and after. I was told the pain meds cause Constipation. I found out they weren't exaggerating. I had been on liquids for weeks and still had problems. I still can't figure out how liquids make a solid. Oh well, I just make sure to take my stool softeners.

[utkscvol1 125]

So I have not had a bm since Wednesday. I'm not in any pain- yet... My sheet they have me at the dr said to take milk of mag but I've been hearing about terrible cramping. I am 11 days post op. what do you all suggest?

[trestumpf 8]

I had surgery on may 16 and I have had 4....count them 4 bms. So I soon magnesium and I let loose with 3lbs of...... so now that im empty I plan on taking Fiber everyday.