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I haven't poo'ed in 5 days, but I've been on a liquid diet, so is it a big deal?

It's normal. I'm on regular food and I'm still not back to a normal poo schedule. Just make sure that you're using a Fiber supplement like a couple of scoops of Benefiber in the things that you drink (it really helps), and make sure you get as close to 64 oz of fluids (or more!) as you can.

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Thanks for the advise, I am 9 days post op and still nothing! Today was my first day that I was able to consume 64oz of Water, and I started on my full liquid phase, doc said if I keep my fluids <64 oz, then I should see it come out soon. He advised a med, I can't remember the name, but he said if your not taking in your fluids, then don't even bother, because not even taking the med will work. So, yes, water should be the key to success.

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I had a similar issue but I'm 8 weeks out and don't have that problem anymore :) Buy some benefiber and add it to your Soups or your drinks, and try to get all your Water in. It'll get better! :)

I haven't poo'ed in 5 days, but I've been on a liquid diet, so is it a big deal?

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My Dr said if I had that problem to take Milk of Magnesia. I had that problem and took it and it helped. I am 2 weeks postop now and things are getting a little more to normal but nothing like before surgery.

There is so little going in that I guess it is to be expected there won't be much coming out.

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4 weeks out here and Milk of Magnesia was a godsend. I didn't go for the first 5 days post-op, then it was terribly runny, then terribly firm, but always about 3 days apart. Not alot going in ... not a lot going out. MOM helped on the firm days and got things going.

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ok, so try apple juice i had about 10oz ... today in 5 oz increments of course .. and wow did that do the trick ...maybe to well .... :blink: hope this helps...........

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I had forgotten about Milk Of M. I used it the first week, and it was awesome!

My Dr said if I had that problem to take Milk of Magnesia. I had that problem and took it and it helped. I am 2 weeks postop now and things are getting a little more to normal but nothing like before surgery.

There is so little going in that I guess it is to be expected there won't be much coming out.

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