I am 6 days post op and I know I'm on liquids but I haven't had a bowel movement. I am taking miralax daily but nothing. I am still swollen of course and I just feel heavy inside otherwise no issue. Is this normal

I went about 5-6 days after surgery without one too. I didn't stress about it knowing it would come. I never felt bloated or constipated, just didn't need to go.

It is normal. If you're still taking pain medication, oxycodone can slow your GI tract to a complete stop so you might want to stop the pain meds if you take them?

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And you are not putting any solids into your body so you cannot expect any to pass at this stage.

I figured as much but wanted to be on the safe Side and not make myself crazy over it. Thank you so much!!!

I actually had diarrhea the first week and now I have to take something daily to be able to go at all. I think I would much rather have the diarrhea.

Yep first week I didn't go at all. After that I went every couple of days and I'm on fiber gummies. Still not necessarily going every day but definitely much better and don't feel bloated or constipated.