My surgery was on the 3rd, the last time I had a BM was the day before, so far my body has not acted like it needs to go, I haven't had any urges to use the restroom, This would be day 5 with no BM and I do realize I'm on water and protein only so there's not a lot there to go off of, I haven't taken any pain medication either primarily to avoid constipation.

I have been drinking a couple of packets of fibrosol each day since the 5th, just to make sure my first BM wasn't a nightmare. I just wanted to see what thoughts you all had on this and what your experience was post op with your first BM. Thanks a lot.

I waited 8 days before I saw a BM after surgery. My suggestion is to keep drinking, walking and keep on doing what you are doing. Eventually your body will "wake back up" and you will be successful.

I actually had diarrhea the first few days after surgery, so I didn't have that issue. I have seen a lot of people posting on this site that it took them a while to have their first BM after surgery though. I wouldn't worry about it, if I were you.

I was about day 4 and then again day 7. I’m quite enjoying the liberty ?

I was also sleeved 5/3 and have the same problem. Called doctors office and they told me to take 2 Tbsp. Milk of magnesia. Also suggested adding daily colace. Just took the MOM so I’ll let you know how it goes.

Thanks everyone, I'll keep on drinking the shakes and water, I'm sure it'll come.

4 hours ago, HopefullXOXOXO said:

I was also sleeved 5/3 and have the same problem. Called doctors office and they told me to take 2 Tbsp. Milk of magnesia. Also suggested adding daily colace. Just took the MOM so I’ll let you know how it goes.

Thanks! Let me know if that works for you.

2 hours ago, HarleyMan82 said:

Thanks! Let me know if that works for you.

Worked like a charm! In only about 2 hours. No cramping, just girgle sounds. I had the MOM in the house but no Colace. I'm hoping this will get me moving and I won't need it again. We'll see. I know the pain meds are all constipating and I haven't had any since Friday.