CbelladonnaC 3 Posted November 8, 2012 I'm on my 3rd day post op and feel the urge to go but no luck... just me or is this normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK 164 Posted November 8, 2012 I had one the second day I was in the hospital, because of the liquid swallow test I had and they were giving me something called Regalan(sp) ? to keep my bowels moving. I wasn't a normal consistency though, I was doing the "running man" until I started eating solids, then everything drastically slowed down. Don't be worried though , your body may still be a bit sluggish from surgery. Call your doc to find out if there is anything they recommend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerdyMHC 76 Posted November 8, 2012 I didn't go until about 4 or 5 days post op and there was barely anything and it was watery. I have been regular ever since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39m 5 Posted November 8, 2012 it's normal don't worry... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewSummer 0 Posted November 8, 2012 Yeah I didnt have a solid normal ”go” until about 2.5 Weeks after. I was passing a liquid yellowish brown substance for a while. As my foods got a bit more solid so did my waste. There are approved laxatives though if you feel the need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonderfuss 6 Posted November 9, 2012 I'm on my 3rd day post op and feel the urge to go but no luck... just me or is this normal? I'm also on my Post Op Day 3 and I haven't had a BM yet either. I hadn't passed gas in the hospital either until last night and today I had occasional passing gas movements. I was put on a strictly liquid pre op diet for a week prior to surgery and today was the first day that I had 'Food' in my stomach. I had greek yogurt which is still on the Full liquid diet. So it seems understandable that we haven't had a BM yet. There's barely anything in our system. I'm expecting to have a BM sometime over the weekend as I'll have more Full liquids such as Yogurt and Cream of Wheat and Creamy Tomato Soup in me. At least I'm hoping I will. I don't have any desire to go and just can't, I just don't have the desire yet as there's just not enough in my system that needs to be flushed. I've been on strictly liquids until today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CbelladonnaC 3 Posted November 9, 2012 I have had a lot of back pain and I wasn't sure if it was because of being "backed up" so I went to the store tonight and got prune juice. I had about 4oz and within the hour I was able to go. Hoping the tension in my back goes away now 2 CBT and wonderfuss reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonderfuss 6 Posted November 9, 2012 I have had a lot of back pain and I wasn't sure if it was because of being "backed up" so I went to the store tonight and got prune juice. I had about 4oz and within the hour I was able to go. Hoping the tension in my back goes away now I'll have to remember to get Prune juice if I find I have trouble! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthiermom 27 Posted November 9, 2012 Its normal, my Dr recommended miralax...very safe...but being on liquids mine was watery anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted November 9, 2012 I take a scoop of Miralax everyday to keep the consistency going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
journeythroughsong 7 Posted November 9, 2012 I'm 3 days post op as well. No BM. Lots of gas. Some burping. I feel so full. Can't eat anything yet. Been trying to sip Water and sugar free ice pops. May try some Soup or cream of wheat tonight. I have a SUPER bad pain on the right side. Not sure what that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelle1112 20 Posted November 9, 2012 Today I am 5 days post op and had my first BM this morning.. Cream of wheat tasted so good this morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonderfuss 6 Posted November 9, 2012 I'm 3 days post op as well. No BM. Lots of gas. Some burping. I feel so full. Can't eat anything yet. Been trying to sip Water and sugar free ice pops. May try some Soup or cream of wheat tonight. I have a SUPER bad pain on the right side. Not sure what that is. I wish I could handle popsicles right now! Your bad pain might be where your stomach was attached to the side of your tummy wall. My friend had a tuft that was very pronounced and mine hurt a bit as well but it dosn't look indented like hers was. I know that the incision that they removed my stomach from is tender to the touch even though all my incisions are itchy (YAY HEALING!!!) Whatever it is, I hope you feel better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van Clam 4 Posted November 9, 2012 Beware...I had a very nasty experience with compaction about 2 weeks out! It was like giving birth...so do yourself a favor and start taking a stool softener and some Fiber daily! Good luck! 1 CBT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banned member 320 Posted November 9, 2012 Well I was peeing out my butt hole for the longest time after I got home but I had my first soldie poop around a week after surgery. I have to take colace in order for my poop to remain soft or else I get very constipated. I take 2-3 colace a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
