I'm 2 weeks post-op and have been eating soft foods for about a week. Mainly soups; Cream of blah and Chowders. I haven't been getting in all my protein. I'm lucky to get 30g. Also I'm not getting enough water, likely around 30-40oz. My main concern is the lack of a bowel movement. I haven't had one since the laxative I took 2 days before my surgery. Anyone else have B.M. issues? Should I take a laxative? How soon after your surgery did you have a B.M.?

I would focus on getting in my water and protein. The bowel movement will come. It sounds like you are not putting enough in your body to promote a bowel movement. I'm almost 3 weeks post op, but last week I didn't get my water in for a couple of days, and I ended up constipated. Believe me you don't want constipation. My constipation led to hemmorhoids. So get your water and protein in, and you'll get that bowel movement.

I'm 2 weeks post-op and have been eating soft foods for about a week. Mainly soups; Cream of blah and Chowders. I haven't been getting in all my Protein. I'm lucky to get 30g. Also I'm not getting enough Water, likely around 30-40oz. My main concern is the lack of a bowel movement. I haven't had one since the laxative I took 2 days before my surgery. Anyone else have B.M. issues? Should I take a laxative? How soon after your surgery did you have a B.M.?

You need to poop!!!. I hadn't gone at all when I was to the doc for my 1 week visit, and he made me stop at the drug store on the way home to get Miralax and told me to take a large dose when I got home and to take another if I didn't have results within a day.

Drinking more water will help for sure. Good luck.

@NewJeffery thanks for the advise. I'm seriously considering those Fluid Protein Shots. It's around 10oz. And contains 40g of Protein Isolate. Until I start eating solid foods, that's the only way I see to get a full 60g of protein in.

@Dabliss that's exactly what I was thinking. The last thing I want is constipation. I plan to pick up a bottle tomorrow. However I thought about the magnesium stuff that tastes like a sprite...but it seems like it has carbonation which is a no no.

My dtr said to take Colace stool softener up to 2 per day & you can use benefiber that disolves clear. Said not to use miralax since it draws water out of the bowel. Hope this helps.