Bowel movement after surgery........how long?

[sixbuttons 102]

I've had a BM everyday since the day after I got home. Sometimes more than once. I have no idea if that's normal or not, but that's what's happening for me. Nothing solid though so that's disgusting.

[skinnymolly 4]

My surgeon and NP suggested that I take milk of mag when I get home jut to get things going. I didn't have to cause I went before that, but they said it helps with going number 2 as well as tooting.

[Kindle 8,667]

I haven't been sleeved yet, but had BM issues after my neck fusion surgery several years ago. Had the surgery on a Monday and didn't poo till the following Sunday. I was eating minimal and mostly soft stuff cause my throat hurt and taking Miralax everyday. That was the first surgery I ever had so didn't know what was "normal". I actually wasn't surprised, though because both anesthesia and pain meds will slow down your GI motility.

[Kay__S 33]

Oh my goodness! I didn't realize that not going was that much of an issue! I guess I better work on this!