Bowel Movements

[JenniferCS 7]

I had my surgery (sleeve) done November 1st and have yet to have a bowel movement. It makes me nervous...is this common?

Also, when is the average time to have post obs appt with doc- I feel like I am waiting too long.....

Thanks!

[chris54 106]

I am 7 days post op had surgery 29 th today was the first day I had movement. I thought I would need some help nope. When I started back drinking Protein Shakes I went. Relax if u hve not moved b4 your first office visit, then mention it to your doc. Jst give yourself time to heal and learn your new tummy. Good luck

[CoCo41 54]

I had my surgery (sleeve) done November 1st and have yet to have a bowel movement. It makes me nervous...is this common?

Also, when is the average time to have post obs appt with doc- I feel like I am waiting too long.....

Thanks!

Jenn my Dr has given me my next 3 appointments including the week follow-up after surgery. Did your Dr office not do that?

[LeannePilot1 1]

It took me SEVERAL days to have my first BM after surgery... I finally had to take milk of magnesia, which tasted terrible, even though I tried to 'sneak' it in a shake... That did the trick.

Your first post-op visit should be 1 week after your surgery date.

[bkz3 17]

I didn't have my first BM until about 1 week or so post op, once I started drinking "full liquids" and not just clear. But I do have to say, I read somewhere on a different thread here, someone joke about "sharts", or to never trust a fart, it made me chuckle at the time or sounds gross, but it's no joke! Be careful, and never assume it's just gas! lol Sorry if that's too gross for anyone.

Also, I had my first post op appt one week after surgery, it was scheduled before I left the hospital. My next appt is tomorrow for my 1 month post op appt.