Two days postoperative- when does intestinal track restart?

[heavyb 37]

I'm two days postoperative and nothing is moving. To boot I gained 9 lbs in hospital without eating for three days. Is this just fluids. When does all this gas start to move out? Yes I am walking a lot.

[zonetracy 53]

Hi, i'm 3 days post op and was only in the hospital overnight. As soon as i got home i took a laxative every day i was on narcotic pain meds as recommended by my surgeon. This helped moved my intestinal tract along. I am already off the narcotics and only taking liquid tylenol and advil as needed for pain (also recommended by my surgeon). If you haven't tried a laxative yet i recommend that you do.

Good Luck,

Tracy

[Tonileigh 17]

My first bowel movement was 9 days post op and 2 stool softeners later. I didn't take a laxative although tempting, due to Dr. not recommending.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Boy, doctors are so different! Mine had me on two stool softeners a day. Pain meds and anethestic slowed me down for a while. After I started soft foods I was constipated one time.....and it will never happen again. It was like passing a watermelon through a straw.

I bought a lot of Smooth Move Tea in all four flavors. It works, but they all taste like licorice to me. Now I just take Miralax in a morning beverage and all is right with the world the next morning.

[allyray 108]

I have had quite loose bowel movements since I've been home (surgery June 8). Not sure if it's the protien powder or what but seem to be one of tr rare cases where I'm not constipated!

Good luck

[Soapandcandlequeen 124]

I was just wondering this too. Haven't gone yet and was sleeved on the 8th.

[heavyb 37]

Thanks for replies. I'm a hurting puppy right now. I'm a recovering alcoholic so I am not taking any narcotics. The tummy hurts pretty bad but I have passed a bit of gas. pills and fluids are tough going down. Shoulders still hurt bad. Walking helps. Starting shake for real this morning. Bottoms up. I am so lucky to have a devoted wife waiting on me hand and foot. She is managing all these food and pill requirements for the moment.

[no onions 258]

@@Miss Mac - I bought some of the Smooth Move tea for just this scenario. I haven't tried it yet. I'm severely disappointed to know that it (possibly) tastes like licorice. I don't suppose it tastes like red licorice instead of that foul black licorice? I'm sure I already know the answer.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

To me it tastes like black licorice - that thing whuch I hate. I have the chocolate flavor on hand now and put it in sugar free hot cocoa with extra vanilla and sweetener. Not as bad but I can still taste it.