Post-op constipation

[pokerkat 6]

Ok, real talk. I'm getting a little worried. Recovery is going very well except for one thing. It's been 6 days since my bowels moved. Is this serious or should I wait it out? Suggestions on google include foods I can't eat and carbonated beverages which i can't have. I've tried to increase my walking a little and my Water intake but no go. Also, today is the first day I can eat but I was worried that would make things worse instead of better. Nonetheless, Ate an egg with some cottage cheese (about a half cup total food) about 2 hrs ago and now I just feel nauseous. Feels related to the bathroom issue as things are definitely moving, just not reaching the required destination so to speak? Lol. And i'm afraid to strain so soon after surgery since i also had a hiatal hernia my surgeon found and had to repair at the same time. Help. Can't really call my doc til Monday. Thanks guys. I know it's not the greatest topic for conversation.

[carrie.0508 136]

I am 8 days post op and things are still wonky in that area, try taking some milk of magnesia or colace.

[5.0junkie 770]

Honestly this is a topic brought up all the time it seems. 6 days out isn't terrible. It's different for everybody. Most people post using Milk of Mag or Mirilax. Really just anything intended to get things moving. Try whatever you feel comfortable with. It's all the drugs and anesthetics that create the Constipation and typically the drastic change in diet aids in stopping things up too. Just relax and things will get better.

[Shazam 517]

One word - Benefiber or the like. Yes, this topic is always brought up because unfortunately it is a major side effect. And one I'm willing to accept with the results I've experienced. Every time if run out of Benefiber I'm reminded in about a day or two why I must have stock of it in the house. Kinda like why you never run out of toilet tissue! Overall, in this journey there is lots of trial and error with so many things. Good luck. I hope it helps.

[Sharpie 3,306]

milk of mag works

[hiddnstar 167]

Smooth Move tea before bed worked a miracle for me. Tastes good too!

~hiddn

[kah1213 311]

I ate those Fiber gummies and finally had success about 6 days post surgery.

[DMJ 0340 21]

Colace worked for me eventually and even several months post op I am not as regular as I used to be. I do find when I drink Keifer it helps! Good luck

[SandyM 1,956]

Miralax in morning cup of coffee. Not every day, just when I need it. This a very common problem and you just have to try different things til you find out what works for you.

[SandyM 1,956]

Miralax in morning cup of coffee. Not every day, just when I need it. This a very common problem and you just have to try different things til you find out what works for you.

[Kathytej 134]

I had the same problem and the feeling was very uncomfortable since I used to go to the bathroom any time I wanted before the surgery 11 days ago, so, the nurses call me from the hospital to see how I was doing and I explained to her that I was constipated, she told me to take Miralax and voila next morning I was able to do it, but it was painful. Now I go one or twice every other day. I am still in liquid diet, i see the doctor on Tuesday, praying to be moved to next stage. So keep the Miralax around. Good luck!

[Kathytej 134]

I had the same problem and the feeling was very uncomfortable since I used to go to the bathroom any time I wanted before the surgery 11 days ago, so, the nurses call me from the hospital to see how I was doing and I explained to her that I was constipated, she told me to take Miralax and voila next morning I was able to do it, but it was painful. Now I go one or twice every other day. I am still in liquid diet, i see the doctor on Tuesday, praying to be moved to next stage. So keep the Miralax around. Good luck!