I don't mean to gross anyone, but how soon did you poop? I haven't poop got 3 days and I'm taking the stool softners but nothing happening.

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I was constipated for about 3 weeks and have been pretty regular since then - but I think it varies a lot from person to person

Don't even recall (sx in 2003) But it can take time. Drink, exercise, keep on with the softener. Give it a week to 10 days; but if you're uncomfortable, then call the Dr.

Hey!

It took a few days for me, but I was normally a slow mover pre-surgery.

Good luck and happy pooping!

Amanda

Was 13 days for me (5 days before, 8 days after). My doctor suggested Miralax so I bought some on the way home from the appointment. Never got to take it because the next morning all was right in my world. Now it's like every 4-5 days. My doctor said this was going to be normal until I started taking in something other than protein shakes and other liquids.

Edited June 27, 201610 yr by Moogle

The third day after surgery.. I'm drinking a lot of liquids maybe that's what did it for me.I was so excited. :-)

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My surgery was on Monday, and I had my first bowel movement Friday AFTER I walked for 15 minutes on my treadmill. I really think the walking helped to move things along!!!

Surgery on Monday. I felt like I was having a poop baby on the toilet on Sunday. [emoji23]

I don't mean to gross anyone, but how soon did you poop? I haven't poop got 3 days and I'm taking the stool softners but nothing happening.

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Give it time your stomach is empty I was taking stool softener and all and it took me a week before I went

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3 days after surgery for me!

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Surgery on Monday. I felt like I was having a poop baby on the toilet on Sunday.

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It was about 3 days for me. I discontinued pain meds before leaving hospital since they are a main cause of constipation and urinary retention.

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3 days after surgery for me too!

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A few days after surgery and I have had issues with constipation on and off since then! I bought a bottle of over the counter stool softener and pop one every now and again when it's been a day or two. The more water you drink and the more you move really helps keep things regular

My dr said 3 days after being released from hospital. If no poop to take milk of magnesia. The pain killers slow down your whole system.

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Had a bit of diarrhoea on days 3-5 and a normal (but tiny) regular bowl movement yesterday (day 6) Oh how excited I was

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