I'm 4 days post-op and still no BM - should I be concerned?

[HDBC 3]

Got the band on 7/21, today is 7/25 and still no burping, farting, or pooping. Should I take a laxative, or leave it be?

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Since you're not taking in any solid food theres no reason you would be having a bm. There is nothing solid to pass out of your body because nothing solid has gone in. You should be on liquids only, and not everybody has gas or burping , etc. If you're feeling ok with no problems, I wouldn't try to force anything, just letting your body heal is a big enough job in itself. Hope all us well otherwise ! Good luck and keep us posted !!

[teitei636 54]

Same surgery day as you. No BM, but gas from my toot finally started last night. I'm not expecting much to happen this week...staying positive as long as I feel good. Will find out at post op appt. Good luck!

Edited July 26, 2015 by teitei636

[HDBC 3]

Thanks, guys! Yeah but what about the solid food I ate the day before surgery? Well, turned out okay: I went for a long walk this morning and then when I got back home it finally happened. I'm just glad to know that things are working and moving.

[vancity 2]

I was day 4 post op and no BM so I took a laxative that night and the next morning... Well let's just say I felt lighter.

[Nikki D 62]

I went 10 days without a BM. And let me tell you, you don't realize what a relief it is to have one until you go that long without one, lol. ☺️ I used to have at least 2 BM's a day before surgery. Could basically set my clock to the AM one. Now though it's not unusual to go 2-3 days. It's just the norm now.