4 Days Post Op, Haven't Had A Bowel Movement?!?

[salpal 16]

Hello friends! I am 4 days post op and have not had a bowel movement... Is that normal? When should I expect this monumental event?!? Ha! Otherwise I am doing pretty darn good! No nausea thank god!

[cynthia4722 74]

When I saw my doctor after surgery she said you may go a week between bowel movements because all you are taking in is liquids. Hope this helps.

[isajck 229]

There is nothing abnormal about this at 4 days post op. I would be surprised it you did not go a full week or better. As i keep saying: less in, less out.

[theoldmusicbox 399]

My first was almost 2 full weeks after surgery! I started taking a low dose stool softener after a week an 3 days. When it finally happened, I cried a little and thanked my wife for ever agreeing to have more than 1 child

Try adding a Fiber supplement. I told my doc about using stool softener, he said that was treatin the symptom instead of fixing the problem. Fiber has helped me more than stool softeners ever did!

[Sheree 10]

in full agreement with "the old music box!"

[bubles089 35]

I am 11 days out and I was like that, I was freaking out and now I wish I didn't because I'm having the opposite, losing half my fluids that way. Give it time your bowls need time to wake up. I know your probably sick of hearing walk, I know I sure was but walking and riding a stationary bike is finally what got everything moving.

[COnative 192]

Hello friends! I am 4 days post op and have not had a bowel movement... Is that normal? When should I expect this monumental event?!? Ha! Otherwise I am doing pretty darn good! No nausea thank god!

So I am 7 days out without going #2. I bought some tea that I have used before called, Smooth Move, by Tradational Medicinals. It took only four hours and I am moving again!!!!! But you want to drink one cup only. But it works and I feel sooooooo much better!!!!! Good Luck!!

[samsmom 54]

I was 2 weeks out before I had my first bm! I could feel that I needed to go but just couldn't. I started taking Senokot 2 days prior to help. Everyone's different...your day will soon come:)

[doxieville 799]

I was the other way. 4 days out and the 'never trust a fart' warning I've read on this forum came true!! Now I'm almost 3 weeks out and I need Miralax, but I take half the required dosage every other day and it's been smooth sailing. LOL!!

[salpal 16]

My first was almost 2 full weeks after surgery! I started taking a low dose stool softener after a week an 3 days. When it finally happened, I cried a little and thanked my wife for ever agreeing to have more than 1 child

Try adding a fiber supplement. I told my doc about using stool softener, he said that was treatin the symptom instead of fixing the problem. Fiber has helped me more than stool softeners ever did!

Too funny!!!