Personal Question - When did you have your first bowel movement?

[lauramomof3 2]

i was pretty much the same way. sleeved on a tues morning and then didn't go until that saturday. had stomach cramps, sweets and finally went. i did put some Miralax in my Protein Shake for two days and then i finally went. now i go just about every other day. i am about 3 weeks 4 days out. i do believe bowel movements help with weight loss. so i think we need to be having bm's at least every other day. keep hydrated and walking. lol

[excited2lose 0]

I am still preop but my doc won't let me leave the hospital until I go. It says it in my book! :crying:

[longhorn 11]

I would be a bit concerned about that. If the book means to urinate before leaving that is understandable. But a bowel movement could vary greatly depending on the person. I've gone since my 12.29 surgery. But we are all eating so little I can see how others may not have had the urge yet. Would not want to stay in the hospital for that long.

[i1Linda 15]

I would be a bit concerned about that. If the book means to urinate before leaving that is understandable. But a bowel movement could vary greatly depending on the person. I've gone since my 12.29 surgery. But we are all eating so little I can see how others may not have had the urge yet. Would not want to stay in the hospital for that long.

I was kind of thinking the same thing. Urinate, yes, completely understand that one. But BM, hard to have one when they won't give you food. Even after both C-sections all I had to do was pass gas to be released from the hospital (and they were feeding me well).

[bigtex52 0]

I actually did a prep the day before surgery to avoid being all bound up, so there was really nothing to pass. The thing they were most interested in were bowel sounds(moving gas and the gurgling sounds your intestines make as they work).

[excited2lose 0]

I would be a bit concerned about that. If the book means to urinate before leaving that is understandable. But a bowel movement could vary greatly depending on the person. I've gone since my 12.29 surgery. But we are all eating so little I can see how others may not have had the urge yet. Would not want to stay in the hospital for that long.

This is what it says:

Bowel Function:

-You will be given a Senokot tablet (vegetable laxative) the night of your operation.

-If this is not effective, on the following day you will receive suppositories every 6 hours until you have a bowel movement.

-Constipation is a common complaint early on after surgery, due to the anesthetic, pain medication, and low Fiber intake during the full liquid phase of your diet that you will be on for 3 weeks after surgery. Try taking a stool softener daily to help you with this. Colace is a name brand-you can get the store brand... ...If you are still having a problem, please contact our office.

So actually it didn't say that they wouldn't release you from the hospital without a bowel movement, but I remember them saying this at our preop appt.

I hope I don't have to stay longer than 2 nights!

[barbannn 4]

Well, today was the big day for me, and that is 6 days post op. I took 2tbsp of Milk of Magnesia on Sat., then 4 tbsp on Sunday. Maybe it might be somewhat dependant on the amt. of pain meds you require? I milked that morphine drip for E-V-E-R-Y drop, so that might have been part of my issue. I also think I had some fear about contracting my abdominals and it being too much strain on my sleeve. It was all just fine-and-dandy. I did not, and have not had any issues with diarrhea, and that is a frequent issue for many. So I guess it really does just kinda depend on the person. I am very glad I was allowed to just have this occur at its pace which was slower than most.

[i1Linda 15]

Well, today was the big day for me, and that is 6 days post op. I took 2tbsp of Milk of Magnesia on Sat., then 4 tbsp on Sunday. Maybe it might be somewhat dependant on the amt. of pain meds you require? I milked that morphine drip for E-V-E-R-Y drop, so that might have been part of my issue. I also think I had some fear about contracting my abdominals and it being too much strain on my sleeve. It was all just fine-and-dandy. I did not, and have not had any issues with diarrhea, and that is a frequent issue for many. So I guess it really does just kinda depend on the person. I am very glad I was allowed to just have this occur at its pace which was slower than most.

Woo Woo!!!

Yes the narcotic pain medications can slow things down to a near halt for some people.

[twobluecats 1]

YAH! I was just about to send you a message to see what was going on with you! I agree on the pain meds. It really does a number on your colon!

How are you feeling?

[annak4 1]

I'm just so happy for you!!