Bowel movement after surgery........how long?

[toco 2]

I was sleeved on Monday, 9/16/13 and not had a bowel movement. Don't mean to be gross but is this normal?

[sixbuttons 102]

I was sleeved on 9/17 and I had my first BM today! I was surprised ... really didn't expect that to happen so soon!

[Chelsi 107]

I was sleeved the 18th and I haven't even farted (sorry for the TMI), I've only burped. So I was starting to worry myself.

[toco 2]

Thanks hopefully someone had a similar experience and will share it with us. I am afraid of a bowel blockage.

[thedivinemsQ 89]

I wish I could help you ladies. I had diarrhea the whole time I was on liquids. Someone mentioned though that over three days without pooping and you should see a doctor. Good luck to you all

[sixbuttons 102]

I was sleeved the 18th and I haven't even farted (sorry for the TMI), I've only burped. So I was starting to worry myself.

It took me a while to fart too...lol! Don't worry too much, once you start you'll just keep on poppin' lolol!

[LI Gemini NY 607]

I pooped 12 days post-op and I had to take Milk of magnesia to go

[sleeveb430 27]

Thanks hopefully someone had a similar experience and will share it with us. I am afraid of a bowel blockage.

Yes it took me a little over a week with some milk of mag.....but look at it this way your not really eating much! But when u do go you'll be singing like a bird......lol

[sixbuttons 102]

Okay, not to be gross, but now I am slightly concerned. I had another BM again today. Is that normal? I'm only 4 days post op.

[LI Gemini NY 607]

Okay' date=' not to be gross, but now I am slightly concerned. I had another BM again today. Is that normal? I'm only 4 days post op.[/quote']

Popping isn't a problem, not pooping is...

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

So on day 4 (friday for me), my doctor's office said I had to take Milk of Magnesia because I needed to poo by/on Day 5. If nothing's coming out, it is not going to be fun. So yesterday midday and then again last night I had the Milk of Magnesia and it didn't happen until 4 a.m. and then 6 a.m. Most painful events of my life thus far that I can remember but thank god that's over. My advice: Don't wait - buy the cherry flavor MoM and drink up. I was warned if it didn't happen "naturally" I would be required to get an enema -- Words that scared me enough to drink MoM twice! What a nightmare, but at least it's over now. This is so TMI, but I hope it helps out.

[lynndtt 21]

I had my surgery on the 16th. Milk of magnesia worked for me. I'm also taking a stool softener daily.

[Olarance75 215]

I went third day in hospital. I had gas really bad. got discharged . Then I went today.

[RubberTrampRyan 22]

I went with no problem on day 5 or 6. Just be prepared for a soupy mess. LOL. gross.

[steppy1979 4]

I had my sleeve 9/16/13: TMI past here.......

I had full runs on day three, four, and five. Now day six nothing but right side aches that go to my back and they say most likely from no solid matter. They on call (of course over weekend) said no worries cause I am passing gas. I don't have gas pains like i did with lap band thank goodness. Just getting a little worried because the idea of an "enema" is not what i want to be experiencing any time soon! Lol. :0)