phantomdad 4 Posted March 17, 2015 So how long be fore things start to move after surgery it has been a week and nothing but gas it feels like I got to go but nothing should I add Fiber or something else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cube68 70 Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) The longer you wait, the worse it will be... I tried an herbal tea that was supposed to help, but found a smoothie at my gym that had coconut milk and shredded coconut did it for me. I was in an auto accident a few weeks after surgery, and they had me on percocets, so the combination of Iron and pain killers seriously backed me up, so my case was a little different than most. Keep in mind that you are not eating what you used to eat, so your body will need to adjust a little. I used to go atleast 3 times a day, now I figure I'm doing good if I go every other day. Edited March 17, 2015 by cube68 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted March 18, 2015 My doctor was very proactive. I was started on stool softeners in the hospital. I had a BM on my 3 day home ( 5 days post -op). I was on stool softeners for 30 days post-op. Once I had that initial BM I went at least once a day. I have been regular since and don't need any supplements to assist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanyonBaby 1,852 Posted March 18, 2015 Benefiber, my friend. Or Prunes/prune juice.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneDollarBill 371 Posted March 18, 2015 I took a half dose (15ml vs 30ml) of Milk of Magnesia. Dr. said it was OK. I took it right before bed. It seemed to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites