Sleevorama 56 Posted March 21, 2012 Ok, it took 6 days for the rear drive to get back in gear after surgery. Now that it is...it's *ahem* coming out like it should from the front drive.....does that make sense? Tryin to be as un-gross as possible. Is this a normal problem? Could it also be coinciding with me quitting my pain meds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandymarie81 108 Posted March 21, 2012 liquid in...liquid out....just throwing that out there! I am 2.5 weeks post op and I am clogged up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen B45 38 Posted March 21, 2012 I am six days out, also very liquid. I figure that is because of what we are eating, I would rather have that brandy's problem! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeautyVGSJourney 99 Posted March 21, 2012 narcotic pain killers such as Hydrocodone cause Constipation. it will most likely is because you stoped taking meds and you are not eating Fiber containing or bulky food. keep hydrated! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted March 21, 2012 This is quite normal considering that we can't put much in our stomachs. If your worried about not going, you can use Miralax, colace, MOM, benefiber to help you go. This will be much easier later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chubby girl in Utah 7 Posted March 21, 2012 I have to be honest and tell you that while I was on my pre-op diet I was miserable becuase I was constipated. Then after surgery it was the opposite. I even had a time when I went I would get sick to my stomach and throw up so I have been all over with this issue. Thank goodness I am back to "almost" normal. I am almost 6 weeks out. I have days that I don't go which is not normal for me. From what I have been told is we are eating a lot less then we used to so you should not be going as much. Hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chafamex01 15 Posted March 21, 2012 Was having the same problems first 4 days, was told to drink "Milk of Magnesia" by my nutrionist. Currently 1 month & 1 week post & things seem to be back to normal. Stopped taking meds. probably 4 days after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mews 37 Posted March 21, 2012 I'm six days post-op myself and I'm in the same boat (ha!) as you. Brandimarie is right as it has to do with the fact that all you are consuming is liquids.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandymarie81 108 Posted March 22, 2012 I finally got unclogged. I think it takes a few days to regulate once you transition to mushy foods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites