Just looking at a bunch of topics & it seems like most people are constipated after their surgery. Does any one have the reverse affects like having the runs ?

It took me 4 days post op before having one but mine have been- of course all I'm getting in are liquids.

I did on day 3 and then nothing, I actually got constipated after that. But I have seen a lot of post were people had diarrhea, so it is normal too. Liquids in liquids out they say.

~~~Stephanie

It's an ongoing problem for me and hard as a brick more often then not now nearly 6 months post-op. I have taken milk of magnesium a couple of times but really hate to be dependent on laxatives.

Any idea on when pain gas goes away? Starting to get really annoying. The only relief is laying in a reclining position.

Any idea on when pain gas goes away? Starting to get really annoying. The only relief is laying in a reclining position.

I haven't slept in my bed since surgery Thursday. I've been in the recliner. I work up with a bit of pain in one shoulder this am but it was gone by 10- none since then:)

I haven't slept in my bed since surgery Thursday. I've been in the recliner. I work up with a bit of pain in one shoulder this am but it was gone by 10- none since then:)

Last night I actually think the pain was making me nauseous. My body wanted to throw up but nothing came out. I'll be glad to feel normal again that's for sure. I keep thinking "what the hell did I do?"....I don't want to think like that. Ugh...

The best advice I can give pre-surgery, post-surgery, and for the rest of your life is to always make sure you are drinking enough fluids.

My doctor told me to take stool softeners every night from now on. It was very important two weeks before surgery and after. I was told the pain meds cause constipation. I found out they weren't exaggerating. I had been on liquids for weeks and still had problems. I still can't figure out how liquids make a solid. Oh well, I just make sure to take my stool softeners.

So I have not had a bm since Wednesday. I'm not in any pain- yet... My sheet they have me at the dr said to take milk of mag but I've been hearing about terrible cramping. I am 11 days post op. what do you all suggest?

I had surgery on may 16 and I have had 4....count them 4 bms. So I soon magnesium and I let loose with 3lbs of...... so now that im empty I plan on taking fiber everyday.