I haven't pooped since surgery (two weeks)! - is this normal?

[booniedog 7]

Sorry to be blunt but I just realized I haven't pooped since March 20! I don't really feel like I need to but keep imagining my innards just rotting away...

Is this normal after surgery? It doesn't feel healthy not to go every day.

Thanks-

[CBF1000 13]

I've gone everyday since surgery, but that maybe right for me.

I've managed everyday to have fruit juice 150mls (apple juice) but it has been recommended to me that if I had problems to try Prune juice, but warmed Prune juice.

I also bought some mini enemas just in case but haven't had to use them.

Did you used to go everyday before the op?

Maybe speak to your doctor.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

IMO (disclaimer: not a health care professional) two weeks is too long, even for post surgery. I would call your surgeon's office and see what they recommend or permit to get things moving again. My surgeon says Senokot and Milk of Magnesia -- but yours may be different! I know Dr. Aceves has excellent follow up and I am sure that he or someone on his team can help you out.

[booniedog 7]

Thank you both for your replies. I used to go everyday and it feels wrong to not have to go! I emailed Dr A's team to ask what they recommend.

Sheesh.

[Txcowgurl 44]

Sorry to be blunt but I just realized I haven't pooped since March 20! I don't really feel like I need to but keep imagining my innards just rotting away...

Is this normal after surgery? It doesn't feel healthy not to go every day.

Thanks-

Try Miralax or milk of magnesia

[hatters 47]

I would go long periods after surgery aswell. My doctor listen to my stomach (primary doc not VGS doc), she said it sounded great.I used to go once or twice a day like clock work before the surgery but my doc said what really important is how you feel. I never had the feeling that i was being backed up or anything. I am 4.5 months out and now go once a week, but I feel just fine.

Edited April 3, 2014 by hatters

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I almost have to have a laxative to go, but the past month I have had extreme diarrhea. Our bodies are all different and til we find our groove there will be a problem I think. I am upping the salads and veggies now so I hope it helps. Good luck to you. I have tried about 5 laxatives and the prune juice (yuck! LOL). Haven't found the right combination.

[NMJG 1,266]

I'd take care of this sooner rather than later. While you will "go" much less frequently now (you aren't eating any solids), two weeks is too long. IMHO I'd stay away from the fruit juice, it's just empty calories and a real laxative will work much better. Try Milk of Magnesia, Senna, Dulcolax or similar. Calling your doctor is a good idea.

Are you still on pain killers? They are terrible on Constipation.< /p>