No Bowel Movement

Surgery was on Monday, November 22, 2004 and I still haven't been able to move my bowels. I am going to try milk of magnesia today but does anyone else have any suggestions?

Jessica- I had surgery on 11/15 and did not have a BM until the afternoon of 11/17. Are you passing gas okay? I would suggest making sure you are drinking and walking enough. The drinking will help loosen things up and the walking will get them moving. I know its rough, being so newly post op but it will help. Has your surgeon okay Milk of Magnesia? Janet

use flaxseed its a fiber and maybe mineral that helps me alot

sry meant to write mineral oil forgot to write oil lol

I've had 3 BM's in 3 weeks since surgery. Are you uncomfortable? Because you may just not have anything to poop! I agree with the others.....drink lot's of fluid and walk around as much as possible. I use to go once a day....now it's once a week! It's a change in your body that you may have to get use to! Take care Meg

I wouldnt worry - it took me 6 days to have a bowel movement and everything was just fine.... dont worry

thanks guys...glad to know that i am not the only one...guess i just have to wait...i am walking and drinking plenty of fluids...so like i said i just have to wait...

Jessica I had to try a stool softener. That was what was recommended to me. It's like your bowels have forgotten what to do and the sooner they remember the better. xoxo

as long as you are passing gas that means your bowels are moving, just a little slower. Had my first on the 26th (tiny amt), and today had a small amt today also. You are normal. Don;t worry.