:help: second day home from surgery!

quick question...second day home everything going pretty good little pain here and there but my concern is a bowel movement...i can't ...but it sure feels like i need to...what can i do or what should i do??? thanks Sandy

Hi Sandy, It may just be gas that you are trying to pass. When you have your surgery they fill you up with air so they can maneuver their instruments. I know it was a long time before I could have a good fart! (ha ha) So your "urge" may just be gas and not a bowel. Relax and be patient. Believe me, when you have to really go, you'll know it. I think you may be experiencing air build up though. Just my opinion. I hope that helps a little. Trish (post-op 6 months now).

Sandy....first off, CONGRATULATIONS on your surgery - "Welcome to the Losers Bench!" I agree...I think you may be experiencing 'GAS!' B/c you are only 2 days out....and you probably did some sort of 'fast' b4 surgery...and now you are on liquids...you mostlikely don't need to have a BM yet.... BUT the whole gas issue went on for me for about a WEEK!! it's not pleasent...sorry! I know you are probably thrilled that you are thru the surgery...keep up your protein and liquids....and you will make it. CONGRATULATIONS again! Deborah~ Lap RNY - 4/19/06 333/190/150

My surgery isn't scheduled until May 15th so I'm not much of a help BUT I did want to tell you Congrats on having surgery and I hope you feel better soon!!!! -Nicole

Hi sandy, just fyi i had surgery on the 4th and i had that same feeling for days afterwards, i took gas x extra strength strips they melt on your tougne that worked for me I was in pain and it help relieve the pressure, good luck Holly

Congrats Sandy. I am glad everything went well. Don't be so worried about going, it'll come when it's time. If you are unsure and not wanting to wait, just call Marcy and ask her. She will be your new best friend Welcome to the losing side Molly

(((SANDY))) Hugs to you love!

Hi Sandy, congratulations on your surgery....Here's hoping that your uncomfortableness "passes" soon. Did you have Dr. Kim?

Hi Noralynn, yes Dr. Kim was my surgeon, was he yours and did u like him? I thought he was kind cold and short but my surgery is over and I'm on the losing side and he did an excellent job anyway have a good one and hope to hear back from ya...Sandy

Hi Sandy, Yes Dr. Kim is my surgeon too, but I haven't had mine done, I got rescheduled because he had an operation on his hand...I was supposed to have it done April 4th but I am looking at May 21st now. I kinda got the same impression of him during consult, but as long as he knows his stuff, I am okay with it. Are you feeling any better? I hope so. Take Care, NoraLynn