Question:
I haven't had a bowel movement since Dec 7 which was the day before my surgery.
What can I expect? — buceriasjean (posted on January 5, 2010)
January 5, 2010
call your dr. I couldnt go either and they made me take a laxative my
mouth and a suppostory. Also told me to eat spinach and tomatos. I still
have difficulties going and my surgery was 12/4
— Stacy H.
January 5, 2010
I still have problems with bowel movements, and I'm 10 months out! After
trying everything they recommended - from fiber to Metamucil, to Miralax,
to Colace, to Ducolax - I found that what works best for me is a tea called
Smooth Move. It's from "Traditional Medicinals" and I have found
it both in health food stores and major supermarkets. It comes in regular
and chocolate flavor. I like to buy the chocolate flavor, and brew a large
cup with a teabag of the Smooth Move and a teabag of Mint Magic from
Celestial Seasonings. Then I've got a very pleasant chocolate mint-tasting
tea, and I add a packet of Splenda and it's a great treat that keeps me
regular. I try to drink it once a day. If I miss a day or two, I sure
know it. My registered dietician says that using it to stay regular is
okay, since it's all natural. For me, it usually works within 12 hours.
— Erica Alikchihoo
January 5, 2010
I use benefiber 3 x a day and I also take miralax every night. They both
come in an unflavored powdered form that you can mix with anything. If all
else fails you could eat something that will kick in your dumping syndrome
and I guarantee you will have a bowl movement!
— lynnredboy
January 5, 2010
I would absolutely consult your doctor after a month! You could have a kink
in your bowel, or some other bowel obstruction. You may not, but I would be
on the safe side and have this checked out immediately! Concerned here!
— lesleigh07
January 6, 2010
i also was having this problem. my surg was 12-15-09 and the only thing
that would help me, sounds crazy, but i put a teaspoon of honey in a cup of
hot tea and within a few hours, i went. i asked my doc about it and he said
as long as i dont use alot of honey that was fine. it worked and didnt have
to taste bad lol
— watch_me_do_it
January 6, 2010
Hi you really need to consult your doc a month is to long not to have any
bowel movement the suggestions people have given are all very good however
a period of 1 month without a movement is far to long and most likely will
call for medical intervention.
— Figler5
January 6, 2010
I agree with the other posters contact your surgeon. I went a week after
surgery. I haven't experienced any issues ever since. Best to you.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 7, 2010
if you have not had a bm since dec.7th you need to call your dr.
immediately! i could be something very serious/life threatening!
— RNlvnCARSON
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