five days post op....

[annav562 40]

Five days out..had surgery on Wednesday. .had not had a bowel movement yet. Is it normal? Im on full liquids so not sure if that has anything to do with it...Also very gassy and bloated feeling. I do have a pain on left side sort of burning sharp pain...it has been going on since day of surgery. Doctor said it was normal. ..any advice..ideas and tips welcomed and greatly appreciated

[kisersassy 369]

Start using Miralax and dulcolax. Use gas x for the gassy and bloating and try to walk walk walk it helps push that stuff out.

[ginsyn76 51]

My doc told me no laxatives but to take 2 stool softeners and push the fluids.

[annav562 40]

Thanks. .the pain on left side is somewhat weird as there are no incisions in that specific area.Right side does not hurt at all.And my tummy looks a little deformed. Round on the right side and a little dip on the left :/

[kisersassy 369]

The left sided pain is normal that is where they used the biggest instruments to perform the surgery