Help!

[keshadw 1]

I am 2 weeks post-op and have been doing great, but I haven't had a bowel movement since Sunday. Is this normal? Does anyone know what I should take?

[blondebomb 580]

I was a wk after surgery before I could go! its pretty normal do you have any colace or softners to take? its bc the food reduction an your still more then likely not being able to drink the required amount yet. I got to where I bought suppository laxative. it drove me batty! if your on any meds it will also cause it.

[palulee3 0]

Try Miralax, worked for me, I am 3 weeks post-op

[sunnkistme 76]

I use "smooth move". Tea. It takes about 12 - 16 hours to work I plan where I will be when it starts working. You can get it at health food stores even at some grocery stores.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

4 oz prune juice. Works every time.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I was started on colace in the hospital. There are a variety of things to try: prune juice, colace, Smooth Move tea, benefiber, ½ tsp epsom salt ins 4oz organic grapefruit juice. Just make sure you are getting in your Water. If the problem persists talk to your doctor.

[Sharpie 3,306]

milk of magnesia worked for me. prune juice is always good too. not uncommon to have issues with BM after surgery. keep drinking as much as you can also.

[AvaFern 3,516]

I had the same issue after both my plastics procedures and my sleeve surgery. I'm not patient enough to wait around for the slower, more gentle versions of things to work. I popped two Exlax and I felt wonderful within 6 hours. Just make sure you're near a bathroom, lol, relief is quite sudden.

[amponder 396]

I had a near impaction, I don't know if it collected for a whole week or what but I suggest Miralax.

[Kathy_j 1]

Most will take a stool softener after surgery to help and if the Constipation sets in the doctor will suggest Miralax. Let the doctor's office know you are having this problem ASAP.