Need help 4 days post op

faylynn23
on 11/19/10 7:46 am - College Park, MD

Sorry this is not a pleasant question, but I have not had a BM since surgery on Monday. Is this normal and what can post op patients take? I am passing gas, but feel blotted.

Boxer Heather
on 11/19/10 2:00 pm - Grasonville, MD

RNY on 10/07/08

My surgeon had me take Milk of Magnesia when it got to the end of the week and I hadn't had one. For maintenance I had good luck using Miralax.

Hope that helps!
Heather

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faylynn23
on 11/19/10 7:46 pm - College Park, MD

RNY on 11/15/10

Heather,

Thank you so much, I still have not heard back from my surgeon sent e-mail late yesterday. I just might try MOM.

Linda

Cira S.
on 11/19/10 9:00 pm - Charles Town , WV

RNY on 03/06/07

Hi there,

I hope you were able to have a BM by now. It took me about 8 days to finally go. I took MOM like on day 5. Then my surgeon told me to buy Dulcolax.

I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Welcome to the Loser's bench!

Cira

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faylynn23
on 11/19/10 11:45 pm - College Park, MD

RNY on 11/15/10

Cira,

Thank you so much, no results as of yet however I am not has blotted today passing gas like crazy. I also listened for my bowel sounds and they are positive so maybe something on the way LOL. I got up and took a shower this morning and dressed in street clothes that has made me feel so much better. Now after all that work I am ready for a nap.

Linda

hazelnut6
on 11/20/10 3:25 am

RNY on 06/22/10

It's fairly normal...your bowels are just starting to "wake" up from your surgery. Best thing you can do is get your water intake up and walk, walk, walk and walk!!!!! The more you walk, the more they will wake up and get motivated. It also helps push all the gas out.

Mitzi916
on 11/22/10 12:56 pm - Silver Spring, MD

VSG on 02/08/10

Aww, sweetie! I'm so sorry you're going through this and if you don't recall... I can totally relate!! I occaisionally take either Miralax or Doculax. I also need to take Fiber tabs and stool softeners every day. (Due to my pain meds, it's an ongoing issue for me) Yes, walk, sip, walk, sip, walk, sip. You've got to get enough water and avoid getting dehydrated!!

Please call me or email me and let me know how you're doing! With any question or just to vent.

I would have emailed you sooner, but I had a REALLY bad week (was back in Holy Cross Hosp Tues-Wed ... we were prob on same floor!!) and then company this weekend for my Dad's 80th BDay. But that doesn't mean I wasn't thinking of you!

I'm here, a phone call or email away, OK?

Mitzi

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