Question for all those losers help me

I know this is a personal question but it's something I'm worried about... When did everyone have their bowel movement after the surgery? I haven't had one yet and it's been about a week is this normal? SHould I be concerned... Please let me know. Thanks gals and guys Jessyca

I actually had one the day after surgery and was unable to... anyway had to call my nurse for help...it was the male nurse so i asked his assistant to assist me... funny but true.. I guess I am sexist... int he bathroom.. THEN it was about a week.. so little goes in so of course little comes out... Remember volume!! If 6 ounces a day goes in don't expect alot more coming out... at first then wow!! seems all you are do is flushing away all that extra weight!!! Linda

Funny thing, that EXACT same thing happened to me, but i have huge issues with going number two and when I asked the nurse to help me i was bawling in the bathroom because i was embarassed... it was awful... Another funny thing... I'm talking 5 MINUTES after I had to go to the bathroom... I went... it wasn't very much but at least that worry is out of the way thanks gals for the advice. Jessyca

I was getting worried, because I didn't want to be constipated and impacted, which can happen after surgery, so I got a liquid stool softener (not a laxative) and took a dose. That helped get things moving again. Linda Vicory

Jessyca, Don't worry, I too questioned this same topic! It is very normal! like Linda said, you don't have much going in to get rid of! It will happen! Hope you are feeling good and ready to start enjoying some wow moments- they are on their way!Can't wait to see you again! Hugz Dawn

How did your party go Dawn? And where are you having surgery? and when? You know as soon as I posted that I went to the bathroom isn't that funny? At least that worry is out of my head now. Jessyca

Yep same problem here! I think it was about 4-5 days for me and I'm still not regular. This is to be expected (that's what my manual says). I actually asked my surgeon yesterday what I can take for that and he recommended applesauce and if that didn't help to try Colace. Colace is a brand name; CVS & Walgreens have their own version which is exactly the same only cheaper. It should be right next to Colace on the shelves. Make sure your drinking lots of water and taking walks cuz that really helps. A week is pretty long so you might want to call your surgeon to see what he/she prefers you to use! Good luck, I'll say a prayer for poop! Judy