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When should I poop?!? It's been 6 days since my surgery now! Should I take something?!? It hit me today.. Omg... I haven't popped . Sorry haha but in dead serious

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When you get on more solid food you'll have a bowel movement.

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Had same problem, my doc told me to take something.... Helped with gas pains sooooooo much!!!!

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Murilax works pretty good, just don't use a Fiber supplement that gells. You will have nothing but problems.

Some doctors recommend using magnesium citrate, especially when immediate relief is needed.

If it doesn't happen soon for you, I believe that you should take something to help. Also, the pain meds usually stop up the system pretty good.

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Call doc if unsure. I ended up in the er on day 7 with pain so strong I was almost fainting from it. But definitely a softener due to pain med slowing the movement so when you do go it won't be difficult

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I hit 7 days and finally took Magnesium Citrate, its nasty but works. I didn't drink the entire bottle either. Also now 10 mos post op I take a stool softener.

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Sometimes the pain meds affect the bowel movements. And for some who take Protein shakes also the same effects. Take a stool softner as well. Drink plenty of liquids and do light walking for circulation.

Best wishes

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Banded on 3-21-13...still cant go on my own.

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Milk of magnesia works well and I make lentil Soup and blend it, freeze it in one cup amount and use when needed. Yes use something it makes you feel a lot better.

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I also use mirilax but this is a question for your doctor.

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I went today!!! :) and naturally

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I put powder Fiber in my Water every day and stool softener at nite. You don't want to get backed up!

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