SJMusicalman103 25 Posted September 21, 2013 So I know this may be TMI but I can't be the only person dealing with this issue... When I first got home I had diarrhea which I know is normal after surgery... Now, for the passed 2 days I am constipated.. I took 1 colace last night and 3 today... I know it says it takes 12-72 hours to work... I am getting 64 ounces of Water and walking every day.. I am on full liquids right now... Should I be alarmed or is this pretty normal? Any words of wisdom would be great! Thanks y'all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toco 2 Posted September 21, 2013 I have had no bowel movement since surgery on 9/16/13. I am wondering myself ...what is going on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJMusicalman103 25 Posted September 21, 2013 My surgery was 9/11.. I had horrible gas pains 4 days after surgery... I called my doc and he told me to take GasX and that helped a good deal.. Now I take it every time I go the "bathroom". Also from the day of surgery until about 4 or 5 days after I couldn't go... Pain meds, anesthesia, etc prevent you from a BM for a few days post surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorCalGirl48 16 Posted September 27, 2013 Your gut goes to sleep like the rest of your body. Walking helps bowels to wake up. Narcotics & Calcium supplements are constipated. U may be still experiencing the co2 gas pain that I referred to in another thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites