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Bowel movement question

Haven't had one in four days, but I don't feel like I need to either. I had surgery on Tuesday, is that normal when you are only getting fluids in?

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    Yes, constipation is very common, especially right after surgery. My nutritionist suggested using Miralax until it resolved. Now I use gummy Fiber supplements every day. SInce you are just out of your surgery, I would check with your doc. to see what is recommended.

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    May want to let your Doctor know. The program I went through advised taking a stool softner if you had not gone in 72hrs. If that did not work he wanted to know.

    I did not go for the first 72hrs.

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    My doctor said if I hadn't gone 4 days after surgery, to take Miralax. I now add benefiber to whatever I'm drinking.

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