Rebellious Butterfly 91 Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) Hi guys was on the 12th and I have yet to have a bowl movement, how long did it take you guys I can't stand the wait..... Edited May 18, 2014 by Rebellious Butterfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InfiniteButterfly 438 Posted May 18, 2014 I was wondering the same thing...my surgery was on 5/15, and no sign of bowel movement (but no discomfort either, so I'm taking that as a positive) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momohime 121 Posted May 18, 2014 My NUT told me to go ahead and buy a big thing of Miralax and take it daily because Constipation is so common. My first week, I had no problems.. which was weird cause I was on an all liquid diet. Now that I've started incorporating actual foods, I can already kinda tell that I'm gonna hafta start using the Miralax pretty soon. Yay, so excite! I suspect all the sodium in the Soups I've been eating isn't helping, but oh well.. not a lot of other non-sweet options this early in! Hopefully, it will get better. 2 LilMissDiva Irene and Miss Mac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBodmer71 245 Posted May 18, 2014 If you haven't already started taking a daily stool softener start NOW! The first one can be a real OUCHY! 2 LilMissDiva Irene and SliminDownThick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msfitn2014 248 Posted May 18, 2014 I cant stop pooping!! Im almost 5 weeks out!! Poop 1-2 times a day everyday ;( Good luck i hope you poop soon!! 1 Dondie Olivia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonbini 67 Posted May 18, 2014 It was 8 days for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SparkleCat 521 Posted May 18, 2014 Almost exactly 1 week.....and (TMI!) it was foul!! Just make sure you have matches and a good fan :-o I am almost 4 weeks out and it's gotten much better....fiber is your friend! 1 SliminDownThick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McButterpants 2,846 Posted May 18, 2014 My NUT freaked when I told her I hadn't poo'd for 5 days after surgery. She suggested taking a good quality probiotic and some Metamucil to get these moving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dolly30gs 2 Posted May 18, 2014 I haven't had surgery yet but I already know I have Constipation from Percocet so when I asked my surgeon about it she said they would give me Miralax but also to get some Milk of Magnesia and take 1 tbsp. twice a day to head off any problems. Said it is easier on you than Miralax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertey 9 Posted May 19, 2014 i add Benefiber to everything. Works well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branmuffin 190 Posted May 19, 2014 I started using a daily probiotic and have been regular since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebellious Butterfly 91 Posted May 19, 2014 They gave me stool softness but damn when will they kick in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishfish1020 59 Posted May 19, 2014 Activia makes light Greek yogurt. Has anyone tried that for a probiotic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EarthyGoalie 253 Posted May 19, 2014 It took about 5 to 6 days for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KMP85 11 Posted May 19, 2014 I did not go in the hospital at all . Doctor told me cloace once a day man it works. I'm also still passing surgery gas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites