Crazy question???

[TaraKaye 44]

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

[m1aman 944]

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.

[2muchfun 8,928]

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?

tmf

[SageTracey 608]

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

[TaraKaye 44]

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

[kileybug34 173]

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.

[Jewelsm1127 351]

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.