This is my 5th day post op and still havent gone to the bathroom yet. Is this normal? Of course I am peeing, but not the other.

I was the same way but was not feeling backed up. I had some hot wonton soup and I was ok. Your body is adjusting so your bowels are going to be different and far apart because you are not intaking lots of solids.

I was the same and wish I took colace. I think it took me a while 7 days. UGH it was bad.

My bowel movements have been inconsistant and watery and I am on day 9. I've been taken fiber gummies. Once I start protein shakes I'll add some benefiber in there to help regulate things a bit.

have some applesauce. the fruit helped me go. i ate no sugar added kind.

Thanks y'all. I guess the problem is I am on clear fluids, so no bulk. Applesauce sounds so good. Maybe next week?

I spoke to my nurse about this issue, as I've been "backed up" on the pre op diet. Was concerned about post op. she said not to use Benefiber for a few weeks as it is a bulking powder and can clog up the new tummy. She said to use a dose of Miralax every day until things even out. Just an FYI.

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My dr. Office suggested liquid colace. A stool softener, not a laxative...also, chia seeds. I tried the colace once. Disgusting! I am day 6 after surgery...and finallly had some action this morning. It was like passing pebbles. Unpleasantant!

Remember that poop is a waste product. Right now your body doesn't have a lot of waste. So what you're able to discard is much, much less. Your body also isn't good at converting liquids to solids, so expect to have diarrhea or very loose stool when it does happen.

I was released from the hospital Wed of last week. My first poop was early Tue morning, pure liquid. My second was yesterday morning, mostly liquid and some pudding consistency. Not much at all. Haven't had poop #3 yet.

Sorry if this is TMI, but it's an honest account of what you might expect (similar, anyway).

Thank you Wheetsin,

Finally had success, but that was six days! Can't wait to have some more substance in my diet.

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Yes, that's what I heard about Fiber too. So I guess for the first couple of weeks it's just a waiting game.

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I never heard of chia seeds unless you are talking about the chia pet kind, in which case would seem very unfriendly in the stomach. I was the same time as you- six days and not fun!

Hi. I called my doctor and they said to take Muscelax (not sure of the spelling) or Benefiber. I began slowly shorting after that. Hope you will also.