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Jencovi    261

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My poop today (the first time since my surgery wednesday) was Water, with almost a little sand like sediment in it.

Mmm. Lol!

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*Glitter*In*The*Air*    35

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**Warning - possibly TMI** (lol)

Okay all you poopers. I had my surgery Monday and no poop for me yet. I'm eating puréed Proteins 3x a day. At what point do you all think I should be concerned?

Oh, also got another period yesterday, too! Had one on the 7th and another one showed up yesterday. Really?! I don't know if I should be worried about it or not.

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SuperFab    689

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Ok so what are you pooping if you are not really eating? I'm having surgery on Tuesday. So what stage are u in?

Diarrhea. liquid in and liquid out. But it's so loud. Totally embarrassing. Lol but I feel better Bc of losing the gas. Whew

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SuperFab    689

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**Warning - possibly TMI** (lol) Okay all you poopers. I had my surgery Monday and no poop for me yet. I'm eating puréed Proteins 3x a day. At what point do you all think I should be concerned? Oh, also got another period yesterday, too! Had one on the 7th and another one showed up yesterday. Really?! I don't know if I should be worried about it or not.

I'd take Miralax. You do not wanna get impacted and have to go to the hospital for that

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**Warning - possibly TMI** (lol)

Okay all you poopers. I had my surgery Monday and no poop for me yet. I'm eating puréed Proteins 3x a day. At what point do you all think I should be concerned?

Oh, also got another period yesterday, too! Had one on the 7th and another one showed up yesterday. Really?! I don't know if I should be worried about it or not.

I agree w/ SuperFab, I would try Miralax too (u can get the generic store brand for half the price and works just as well in my experience). If you were not passing gas at all that would be concerning, that means things are at least churning around in there. If you felt like you belly was starting to get distended, hard or having increase in abdominal pain and/or unexplainable vomiting I would be sure to let your doctor know. As far as your period goes, the 'trauma' from surgery throws everything off whack so I don't think there is anything to worry about there. Good Luck!

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Jencovi    261

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**Warning - possibly TMI** (lol)

Okay all you poopers. I had my surgery Monday and no poop for me yet. I'm eating puréed Proteins 3x a day. At what point do you all think I should be concerned?

Oh, also got another period yesterday, too! Had one on the 7th and another one showed up yesterday. Really?! I don't know if I should be worried about it or not.

I used Smooth Move tea (which is caffeine free and a clear liquid) and it helped me. It's not very tea like in taste if you aren't a tea lover. I was shocked at how quickly and well it worked. I drank two cups between 8-10am and by 12 I was going after 8 days of Constipation.

Also I am on my second period in three weeks. The surgery causes hormonal changes so I'm not worried about it.

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Sarahjane79    397

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My dad got me.skme Smooth Move tea today. I've sat on the toilet twice today and passed some good gas and whatever you wanna call what came out of my butt. Haha. I'm still debating if I should try it, or wait until tomorrow or Monday. While I feel TONS better now that I've done it, there's still plenty in there making lots of noise for my roommate and I to laugh about. Ha.

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Sarahjane79    397

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Thanks for the reassurance, Jen! And as always, thanks for the laughs, SJ!

Anytime! My roommate and I have pretty much spent the weekend on the couch watching movies, laughing at all the gurgling rumbling noises coming out of me. It's actually really loud, and I hope they stop before break is over and it happens during lecture when only the prof is talking at us. My belly doesn't need to talk back. Hahaha

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SuperFab    689

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My dad got me.skme Smooth Move tea today. I've sat on the toilet twice today and passed some good gas and whatever you wanna call what came out of my butt. Haha. I'm still debating if I should try it, or wait until tomorrow or Monday. While I feel TONS better now that I've done it, there's still plenty in there making lots of noise for my roommate and I to laugh about. Ha.

Girl, I'd try it. If nothing else you'll get rid of a ton of gas. Today my sis invited me to lunch (I just had a lemon water) at Rib Crib and all at once I had to go potty. Right then!!!! Of course there was someone in the stupid restroom so, just as I started to use the men's room instead of crapping in the hall, a kid comes out. I run in there n barely make it in time. But I had so much gas it was crazy. And loud. It was so loud I was feeling sorry for the table of people not far from the bathroom door. When I was finished up inside the restroom and walked past that table they all stated at my in disbelief. Yeah... I think I ruined their lunch. But I felt better n that's really all that counts. Lol

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Sarahjane79    397

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Girl, I'd try it. If nothing else you'll get rid of a ton of gas. Today my sis invited me to lunch (I just had a lemon water) at Rib Crib and all at once I had to go potty. Right then!!!! Of course there was someone in the stupid restroom so, just as I started to use the men's room instead of crapping in the hall, a kid comes out. I run in there n barely make it in time. But I had so much gas it was crazy. And loud. It was so loud I was feeling sorry for the table of people not far from the bathroom door. When I was finished up inside the restroom and walked past that table they all stated at my in disbelief. Yeah... I think I ruined their lunch. But I felt better n that's really all that counts. Lol

Huh maybe I'll drink some in the am then. Then I can fat/poop to my hearts content, then take a nice shower and get clean. I didn't feel like showering today. Hah. And Yeah. My roommate isn't one to talk about poop, farts, periods, etc. but it's been amazing how understanding she's been when I complain about needing to, or when I finally did make some progress. And mostly, I don't care what she's comfortable with. At this point, me being comfortable is all I care about. Lol. So amen to that.

And man, minus the little gas still all up in there, I can't believe how good I feel now. Yesterday was definitely a day (at least while I was still in the hospital) that I thought, "what did I do to myself, this is horrible." It got better after a shower and stuff... But today has been a total 180.

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Jencovi    261

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Huh maybe I'll drink some in the am then. Then I can fat/poop to my hearts content, then take a nice shower and get clean. I didn't feel like showering today. Hah. And Yeah. My roommate isn't one to talk about poop, farts, periods, etc. but it's been amazing how understanding she's been when I complain about needing to, or when I finally did make some progress. And mostly, I don't care what she's comfortable with. At this point, me being comfortable is all I care about. Lol. So amen to that.

And man, minus the little gas still all up in there, I can't believe how good I feel now. Yesterday was definitely a day (at least while I was still in the hospital) that I thought, "what did I do to myself, this is horrible." It got better after a shower and stuff... But today has been a total 180.

I had that same thought when I was so sick from Constipation. And again after I pooped and it became all liquids from there. Lol. But here I am 36 hours later feeling much better.

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shadowsmom    15

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I'm set up for March 6th. Having all the pre-op schizophrenic emotions. Best wishes all

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Jencovi    261

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I'm set up for March 6th. Having all the pre-op schizophrenic emotions. Best wishes all

Good luck! Just keep reminding yourself of why you are doing this. It's a good way to keep that anxiety down to a manageable level.

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