Gas pain and constipation

[shelbystroh 3]

I'm 4 days post op and I have yet to have a bowel movement.

I'm having a considerable amount of pain in my stomach and I think it's gas but maybe it's because I haven't gone to the bathroom. What do you suggest to help with the pain and get it fixed?

[Miss Mac 6,262]

If you go to the search box at the top of this page and type in Constipation and the click on the box that says This Topic, you will get a drop down menu. Click on Forums and then the search magnifying glass symbol. You will get a page that accesses at least 40 threads on the topic of constipation.

As for myself, I take a stool softener capsul twice a day, and as needed will drink a couple of ounces of prune juice, or put Miralax in my beverages. I also have on hand Smooth Move Tea

which I bought in the chocolate flavor so that I could add it to my sugar-free hot choclate at bedtime. They have other flavors. I bought it online.

[pjpanda 129]

I can't say for sure, but I think you are right and it's related to not going to the bathroom. Honestly? I would try a laxative to see if that helps.

[McButterpants 2,846]

My NUT freaked when I told her I hadn't had a bowel movement 4 days after surgery - she had me take some Metamucil and a high quality pro-biotic to get things moving.

My suggestion would be to call your surgeon's office.

[Cody's mom 247]

Walk, soon as I start walking, my intestines start talking.. Walk, walk, and walk!