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Hello. I had my R en Y surgery this past monday 9/26. I was wondering how long does it usually take to have any sort of bowel movement? Going pee has not been an issue thank god

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Depends on whether or not you are taking the pain meds among other things. My surgery was on 9/26 as well. I have not needed the meds and I started moving my bowels on my own yesterday 9/29. Some people must use baby prunes or other supplements.

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Just remember "NOTHING in sometimes means NOTHING OUT!!! You just keep track on how long you go without. If you feel like you need to go I would call my DR. before taking anything for it.

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My surgery was Sept, 21st , by the 26th of NOT going i took a light laxative...it was bad for a day but all seems good now. Nurse recommend it BUT today at week check in doctor said NO laxatives only stool softeners and extra water!!!

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I was 8 days without and had dumping syndrome from it. My surgeon told me to get some milk of magnesia and to get my bowels moving. You should call your surgeon and ask what they recommend.

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My surgery was Sept. 26, I had to take a stool softener to get thing moving, My Dr instructed me to get them before, so I would have them. Didn't have movement until Oct 1st. And it was painful, because I thought nothing big was going in so there should be anything to come out, WRONG. I would call your Dr office

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My surgery was on 9/28 and had 1st bm 3 days later and been regular ever since. I exceed my hydration and Protein goals and I know this contributed to me having no issues related to the bathroom.

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