A TMI question

Wakerjane
on 9/13/08 3:03 am - Indianapolis, IN

When should I start to worry if I haven't had a "movement"?

jeannie115
on 9/13/08 3:42 am - Martinsville , IN

These were the instructions I brought home from St Francis...
if no bowel movement occurs in three to four days you may try the following:
baby food prunes
Dulcolax suppository
colace (not pericolace)
sugar free smooth applesauce
I had a horrible time with consitipation so I was told I can take two 100 mg of colace nightly as a preventative. I had to do that up until a week ago when I could start getting in around 1/2 cup of weight control oatmeal each morning it really helps, I guess its the fiber.

Jeannie

33 lbs lost prior to surgery!

Linda Kay
on 9/13/08 10:05 pm - Mooresville, IN

RNY on 04/26/05

Try the suggestions but also remember how clean you were BEFORE surgery and how much you have ate since... there wont be much...Drink lotsa of water and walk.if you dont have one soon call the Dr and ask..they should have a great idea.

Linda kay

Catherine K.
on 9/15/08 12:19 am - Indianapolis, IN

RNY on 07/28/08

They gave me a dose of milk of magnesia before I left the hospital ... I think it worked that night. Be warned, it won't be pretty at first. LOL I had to walk in my apartment for the first few days because as soon as I started moving, I'd end up running to the bathroom!