i am 5 days out from surgery, and while i realize i'm still on liquids, should i have had a BM at all during this time?

That's pretty normal it took me until 5 days out. But my doctor said it is not unusual to go a week or week plus before having a BM.

It takes your other organs time to wake back up as they say.

Some drs say miralax if it goes too long, but always call your program and ask a nurse or dr!

I'm a week out today. Had my first post op bm today! OMG should've taken stool softeners! I would recommend stool softeners to anyone who has this procedure! Would've been nice to know. I was getting worried then the feeling hit me. Sent the hubby to the store right after!

I'm 5 weeks out and that has been my only problem. It's strange that some people have diarrhea- and I don't know which is worse! I didn't have a BM til a week and a half postop and it was tear jerking. I asked if I could take something and my nutritionist said if needed MOM was ok, which doesn't cause me any cramps or uncomfortable sensations. I still have not been able to have one on truly on my own. Ask if a supplement is ok with your doc