Is it normal not to go for a #2 for a few days?

[EnglishDan 143]

I'm 12 days out from surgery, after the 4th day i started going daily but the last time i went was Thursday, is this normal? i have no cramps or pains, dont even feel like going. Got an appointment with my Surgeon on Tuesday so will ask him then if still not been.

Sorry for the crappy subject......

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[livvsmum 2,368]

I think in the beginning there wasn't a whole lot to really "go" as it was all liquids that I was taking in. There was nothing "solid" really coming out (sorry if that's tmi). But as the months have progressed (I'm 21 months post op now), sticking to the diet has proven challenging to get enough Fiber in. I either have to take a Fiber supplement or take Miralax or MOM a couple of times a week to keep things regular. Otherwise, it would be a problem.

[momfromjersey22 403]

Yes it's very normal. My nut said u may only go 1 to 2 times a week

[wantingabetterlife 364]

Great topic! Lol. I only go about once a week......

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

Yes, also when you take in so little food, it takes longer for your colon to fill

[chines66 39]

I think being on only liquid diet for as long as you have to be before surgery prevents you from going. Am I right?

[lexiemia 78]

It was 9 days before I went.

[mtraverse 326]

I would agree with all! I have been lucky to be going about once every 3 days without MOM but I have it for backup! My doctors office wanted me to have it and take if I don't go in 3 days!

[lclemur 161]

Ugh! An ongoing issue for me. I never go any earlier than 3 days. Even then, I often need "encouragement." This is the third day on Miralax, and now 4 days out from last #2. Once you have one, do not wait too long. On the second or third day, reach for help from Constipation meds. Impaction is TERRIBLY painful.

[lexiemia 78]

I have found that all I have to do is eat cottage cheese. An hour later I go. I hope I am not getting lactose intolerant.

[chines66 39]

I am on day 2 of my pre-op liquid diet and this morning my #2 was almost black. Very dark brown. Why?? I hate to be gross but I thought I could get some feedback before my crazy kicked in and I stalked my dr. Do you think it's because I drank two dark chocolate Protein Shakes?

[heavyb 37]

I had same deal. After surgery and anesthesia, you will shutdown completely for a few days. When you get home you will be completely full of gas in every way, intestinal tract, chest cavity, stomach. It will hurt like a childhood tummy ache combined with the day after soreness of the day after doing 1000 sit ups. Get up and walk in the hospital. Every couple hours if you can. It starts things moving. Get off pain meds as soon as you are comfortable doing so. Keep taking Tylenol and make sure you are comfortable enough to move around. I was sure that I would never have a bowel movement again but a couple days later, after some Protein Shakes, things got better. There is nothing meaningful while on liquid diet, but I'm not cramped. Use gasx the first few days. I got a lot better pretty quickly. Vacuumed house yesterday. Walking a lot. Getting better. Hang in there.

[lexiemia 78]

I am on day 2 of my pre-op liquid diet and this morning my #2 was almost black. Very dark brown. Why?? I hate to be gross but I thought I could get some feedback before my crazy kicked in and I stalked my dr. Do you think it's because I drank two dark chocolate Protein Shakes?

Black tarry stools indicate old blood. I would call the surgeons office and make them aware. Also if you are taking Iron it will make your stool dark.

[Soapandcandlequeen 124]

It took 6 days for me. I finally took a stool softener

[EnglishDan 143]

And on the 14th day after surgery I went twice! Hallelujah! Lol