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Ok tmi but bowel movements

Haven't had one since Sunday. Had surgery Monday. Any ideas or how long does it take?

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Narcotic pain killers can really constipate you. I would suggest a daily dose of Miralax or the store brand. It can be dissolved in any liquid and is clear and tasteless.

Took me a week.

You have to remember that you really haven't put anything in since Sunday either (most likely). Liquids in, liquids out. Miralax wouldn't hurt but you need to make sure you are getting plenty of fluids in too, that can make a difference.

I am just the opposite. I've had touch of diarrhea since my surgery.

I had the same issue the week of my surgery. The NP at my surgeons adduce told me to take milk of magnesia. Horrible tasting stuff, but it did the trick. Only took one dose and have been regular ever since.

I did not have a BM for 5 or so days, followed by 2 days of diarrhea, followed by regular ever since. "This too shall pass"

I have had loose bowels for days. I am on day 7. Will this settle down?

I have had loose bowels for days. I am on day 7. Will this settle down?

YES, but if it does on for too long, call the MD.

I had sharted for about a week postop. I learned to never trust a "fart".

I had sharted for about a week postop. I learned to never trust a "fart".

Hahahaha

  • 4 weeks later...

I am 2 months out and I have become extremely constipated. Anyone else having this problem? How did you fix?

I am 9 months out &!still have take something every few days or I just never go

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