Am 4 days out hade surgery on Tuesday the 16th, haven't hade a bowl movement sins morning of surgery date. Am on purée food right know. I Was wondering if I can take some fiber pills to help me out?

remember less in makes for less output:-) Me and 4 of my friends who had the surgery only go about 1 or 2 times per week. Make sure you are drinking water.

Thank you. Trying to get my fluids in but it's crazy hard. I use to love water and right know I can not stand it.

Get some Miralax and mix it in your shakes. As I got further out, I then switched to stool softeners. YOU ARE NOT ALONE in this tmi segment you posted. Hang in there! It gets easier!

And I hate Water, but love crystal light like add ins. My current addiction is "crush" flavors that I found at Family Dollar or Dollar General of all places.

Best of luck! xx Stephanie

I tried laxitives and powders but they really do not make a difference. When are you are able to exercise, running really helps. You know sort of impacts everything down in the correct area, hee hee I dont think there is such thing as TMI on this site:-)

Get some Miralax and mix it in your shakes. As I got further out' date=' I then switched to stool softeners. YOU ARE NOT ALONE in this tmi segment you posted. Hang in there! It gets easier!

And I hate Water, but love crystal light like add ins. My current addiction is "crush" flavors that I found at Family Dollar or Dollar General of all places.

Best of luck! xx Stephanie[/quote']

Thanks Stephanie I will try the Miralax for sure.

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In about 3-4 weeks I should me able to exercise.

I just had my surgery oct 15th and I was just wondering how long does it take for you to have a bowl movement. My stomach hurts like crazy and everyone is telling me to gas. It's so hard what did you all do?

I know the feeling!!! Per my pre-op guidelines, I take Dulcolax Stool Softener (2 tabs every other day) to keep me regular. But at your stage, you are barely eating,don't expect any big movements :ph34r:

After surgery, I went a week without going. My dr said it was fine. For me, drinking a little hot water or decaf coffee will get things moving.

Thanks ladies!

Someone suggested smooth move tea on my TMI post a week ago.... Almost mth out.... It worked and was pretty mild compared to a laxative , I made that mistake And almost died! Lol anyways I liked it I let my self get a week out and uncomfortable before I use anything. Good luck.