TMI

[slimshadychick 12]

2 months out and I never have the urge for a bowel movement.... I have a BM every 2-3 days by forces because my stomach feels sour. Before surgery I was daily and now I miss that. Ugh!!

[Teri Barowsky Hooper 22]

I understand what you mean. I am almost 2 months out and only have a BM every couple days. I have to take extra Fiber to have one and I have to sit forever to get things going. I didn't have problems before but I struggle with this.

[gmanbat 5,889]

11 months out and BMs are a concern for me as well. An extenuating circumstance in my case is that I have had external beam radiation for prostate cancer and that sometimes messes with bowel activity.

Fiber powder, exercise and proper Water seems to make it better. Especially, early on, don't expect to get a lot out. I would advise not forcing too hard. I have had bouts with diverticulitis, you don't want that. You just have to take a long time on the throne letting the small masses come out on their time. Have patience.

This is easier for married men who have been conditioned by the interminable wait they endure while the wife is getting ready for a night on the town.