This is a little embarrassing but.....

Same problem here.... and it's a miserable feeling.  Try Activia yogurt and/or 2-3 dried plums.  It's working for me....  Good luck!  Alice

Been there and doing that!  I have been so worried about this....and every time I start to ask the Dr. I go to the BR.  Its like my body knows!  LOL If you can tolerate something hot (like hot tea or SF Hot Chocolate...or even decaf coffee) that might get things going.  I have found out that has helped me alot.   Connie

I totally understand your issue.  If I do not take my stool softener daily (as recommended by the Dr), I have the same problems.  I take OTC Colace every morning - works like a charm for me :-) Good luck! Julie

Thanks so much! You have all been a big help!

Something funny to tell you Suzanne!!   lol I had this same problem when I started with more solid foods then my dad (who is my GREATEST support, but knows Nothing about the surgery) looks at me after I told them I was having the problem, and says... "Well sis, damn, you're not putting very much in there... How do you expect to go every day?"  LOL And you know, he was right   We can't poo out if we are only putting in a couple of Tablespoons a day!! I hope my dad's """WISDOM""" made you smile a little as it did me!!  Connie

Suzy,

I hope you feel better soon!  Before my gall bladder surgery (12/20/07) I would go 3 or 4 days without going...  I was taking a softener every day and drinking "smooth move" tea which helped some.  Now I don't have a problem - thank you GOD!!!  Good luck with everything!

Oh yeah - from about two weeks out, I had to take something daily, and still do - I put three tablespoons of benefiber in my morning drink, every day.   I have to laugh tho, because I go more than I eat!   I swear I can't figure out where the stuff is coming from!!!!   I am daily regular.  Call your doc and get more advice, too.  Good luck!