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I had surgery yesterday. I was sent home today. I have not passed gas since before my surgery. Much less a bowel movement! How long did it take some of you to poot or poop? [emoji51]

I’m walking great. I’m following the diet to the T and I’m drinking plenty of fluids! Help!

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Is the gas causing you pain? I didn't pass any until 4-5 days after surgery but, it didn't cause me much pain either.

I took Milk of Magnesia on advice from my DR 5 days post op and had several BM's afterwards lol

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I feel gassy but no gas pains. I’m burping ok. But just haven’t passed gas! I don’t want to have to take any more medicine than what I’ve been prescribed: pain meds, nausea meds, blood thinners, and Multivitamins. I would like to give my body as much time to do its thing....but I’m not opposed to giving it a little boost! Lol!



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UPDATE: I am two days post op and I FINALLY passed some gas! No bowel movement just yet! Baby steps. I’m walking and drinking more Water so I’m hoping this will help!


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Oh boy- was at least a week before a poop! Haha


HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)
GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)
GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18)
GW#3- 160
CW 178
5’6”

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it took me 5 days to go to the toilet.

just remember your intake of food right now is not enough for your body to say 'i need to release this'.

when it feel like it has too, you will get the urge

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