When Did You Have A Bm Post Op?

[CbelladonnaC 3]

I'm on my 3rd day post op and feel the urge to go but no luck... just me or is this normal?

[LadyK 164]

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.

[NerdyMHC 76]

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.

[39m 5]

it's normal don't worry...

[NewSummer 0]

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.

[wonderfuss 6]

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

[CbelladonnaC 3]

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

[wonderfuss 6]

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!

[healthiermom 27]

Its normal, my Dr recommended miralax...very safe...but being on liquids mine was watery anyway

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I take a scoop of Miralax everyday to keep the consistency going.

[journeythroughsong 7]

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.

[michelle1112 20]

Today I am 5 days post op and had my first BM this morning.. Cream of wheat tasted so good this morning

[wonderfuss 6]

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

[Van Clam 4]

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!

[Banned member 320]

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.