1st Bowl Movement

[stmck 0]

I'm 7 days post op and finally had my 1st bowl movement. I was worried at first but now Man I could have prolonged this a little while longer. It's Christmas day and I need stool softener bad!

[James Marusek 5,244]

I was wondering if you used Probiotics after surgery. Many times antibiotics are used after surgery. They kill not only the bad bacteria but also the good bacteria. So it is necessary after surgery to restore that bacteria to promote proper colon functioning.

[stmck 0]

No just drinking Protein Shakes and drinking Water. A few soft scrambled eggs have not started Vitamins yet either

[cocoa8utter 32]

I am 5 days post-op and have not had problems with Constipation yet. For 2 days after surgery I was on Clear Liquids, now until 13 days after surgery I am on full liquids, yoghurt and Protein Shakes, Protein enriched cream Soups. Vitamins etc start tomorrow. It makes sense to take Probiotics after every we go through with our surgery, whole Foods sell a little drink called the "good Belly" I wonder how f that would be okay for us to take.