Another poop question

McIrish
on 7/20/09 3:08 pm - MN
So when should I expect my first poop?  I had my surgery on July 15th and still no poop.  Should I be worried?  Im passing gas just fine and feel good (no pain other than a little sore) just wondering if it takes awhile.
collinsne
on 7/20/09 11:13 pm - Barre, VT
I had the same problem.  I had surgery 7/13 and had been having constipation before surgery. The pain meds always give me troubles, so I started taking a stool softner twice a day on day 4 post-op.  I still hadn't  had any results or urge by day 6.  So I got some milk of magnesia.  I took a little over a half dose that night (didn't want to overdo it with my pouch) and had painfree results the next morning. 

So I say try some milk of magnesia.  It's not a stimulant, so no cramping.  I think it just helps glide things along. 
  
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diana09
on 7/21/09 2:57 am - patchogue, NY
i also i had my surgey  july 13th, my dr said to used miralax  i used a half a cap.. it work
McIrish
on 7/21/09 7:35 am - MN
Thanks! I'm just glad to hear I'm not the only one, I was starting to get a little concerned.  Hopefully tonight I'll have some results.  :)
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