No Bowel Movements 7 days post-op

[fit2cmygirlsgrow 5]

I had my rny on 7/28 and still have had no BM and now 7 days post-op. Had my 1st post-op appointment today but forgot to tell my Dr. I've left a message for the nurse. Just wondering was this the case for anyone else. Also, today had some of the foaming after sipping 2 ounces of boost drink. Still having a bit of reflux symptoms after another 2 ounces of boost for dinner. Still on liquids so could that be why no BM? My NUT said it could be the result of the anesthesia. I feel fine other than these issues. I also still have my JP tube for another week since the Fluid amount was still quite high. I had a lot of scarring from a previous abdominal surgery though so I was under for quite a long time during surgery.

[Be_pretty_epic 69]

I was under a while too. I now take Miralax in 4 oz of Water daily and I've had no issues. It took me 5 days to have one.

[fit2cmygirlsgrow 5]

@@LittLeFoot14 thank you. May I ask how soon after surgery you started taking the miralax? They gave me liquid stool softener, but that won't make you go. I also don't have that usual Constipation uncomfortableness. I'm just not going.

[Djmohr 6,965]

It's usually that first BM that can take quite a while before you go. For me I went 10 days without one then after that it was probably every 3 days.

I am 10 months post op and still have Constipation issues.

Just make sure you get your liquids in, it will definitely help.

Also, my doctoral me use a dulcolax suppository which will help you go very quickly. Just make sure you talk to them first.

[fit2cmygirlsgrow 5]

@@Djmohr thanks. Good idea to also ask about the suppository. Glad to hear it can take a while for the first BM. This has been a pretty good recovery for me so far. Hope I continue to do as well going forward.

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@fit2cmygirlsgrow

You will do great! It is an exciting time for you now. As your health gets better and better and you find you can do things you could not do before.

Good luck to you!