Question

[LMolina1987 75]

I had my surgery Oct 8 and now it's Oct 11 but I still have not been able to use the bathroom to do #2. How long did it take for you to have your first bowl movement after surgery?

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[Daveo 485]

took me about 4 days, had to take stool softeners to help

[Elode 8,093]

Get some "smooth move" tea and drink it. It's natural and will help you go. If you drink it at night you should be good by morning! Don't wait to long to get things moving. If you do get the tea make sure you let the bag seep for 20 minutes.

[wendi_vsg 10/05/15 12]

Took me 4 days and I didn't need any help with stool softners.

[LMolina1987 75]

Get some "smooth move" tea and drink it. It's natural and will help you go. If you drink it at night you should be good by morning! Don't wait to long to get things moving. If you do get the tea make sure you let the bag seep for 20 minutes.

Where can I get that tea at?

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[Elode 8,093]

@@LMolina1987 Most Walmarts carry it. I've included a picture so you know what to look for if you do decide to get it. It's good to have on hand. I don't have any issues but if I haven't gone in two days I drink it to be safe. Especially in the beginning when you're eating so much Protein. Anesthesia tends to make the bowls sluggish also.

[LMolina1987 75]

Oh OK great. Thank you man I miss wall mart where I live here I don't see any

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[Margie122 845]

You can order it on Amazon.com too

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

My doctor had me on colace for the first 30 days post op. I went on day 5 and have been regular ever since. Try adding a tsp of flax or psyllium powder to your Protein drinks.

Here's an interesting article I came across on Fiber.