9 day post op

[tomob412 0]

I am 9 days post op and did a follow up with my dr on Monday and he placed me on mushy food. I have a question regarding bowel movement. I made 1 bowel movement after the operation but before going on mushy food. Its been 6 days since the last movement. Is this normal? Been experience lots of gas but kind of concern about the lack to bowels.

Edited October 18, 2014 by tomob412

[Nicole Cloud 39]

It is normal, but if you start to have any pain from the Constipation I was told by my surgeon you can take a dulcolax suppository

[jjinWA 511]

I was told I should take stool softeners but NOT laxatives. You can get quickly dehydrated using laxatives. Be careful.