I haven't pooped since surgery 10 days ago . Is this normal? I only started on soft foods fri day .

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I have not pooped since surgery also but mine was only 5 days ago.

Do you feel constipated?

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No not really.

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Take milk of magnesia. But be prepared that the stool in your system will likely be very hard. The longer it sits in your intestinal tract, the more Water gets absorbed. If MOM doesn't work, you could try dulcolax, glycerin suppositories, etc. MOM doesn't cause the cramping & pain the others can. (P.S. I am a RN & a RNY patient too.) Good luck and hope you feel better!

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Great I have the milk of magnesia . I was told to take some the day before surgery . Thanks!

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I was in the same situation, MOM helped me a lot.

Heather

Sacramento CA

RYN 8/22/16

I ended up going back to the er five days after surgery sure to sever constipation. The pain meds were the culprit. Be wary.

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My surgeon told me to call them if I became constipated and they would call something in for it .

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From experience don't try colace not only the second I tried swallowing it it made me vomit, i was vomiting for a hour each time. I tried mixing it in with Water, juice, v8, Gatorade. Everytime it was a hr of vomiting

Heather

Sacramento CA

RYN 8/22/16

I took MOM but then got wicked sick so can't bear it anymore. But now My issue is the opposite... a little at a time, but almost every bathroom break. Very loose. Hopefully this is temporary as I work through the stages.

Finally pooped Sunday! Yay lol

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