ummm...have a question...TMI

Okay since we are all one big happy family here can I ask a very personal question?  I had my surgery on Wednesday and still haven't gone to so speak.  Should I start some miralax today? How long did it take for you from your surgery till you visited the powder room?

You know Amy, in my opinion, I would start some now....I have heard some horror stories about that and to avoid any issues, I'd start a low dose of it to be on the safe side. I don't know cause I am not there, but I don't think it would hurt a thing!  Remember I'm just a cheerleader and not on the team yet so my opinion is just that.  Sherry

Hi Chick! In the hospital, Jess told me it could take several days to have a "movement" since there is nothing really going in. Even after starting my mushies, I've gone several days without going. If you start feeling constipated and achy, I would definitely take something, but I've not had to. Hope that helps! Liz

I went several days without going.  I am not sure how long the norm is though. 

I went several days also.  Very common.  But do watch out for signs that you need to take something because if you wait to long you are going to feel like you gave birth...lol

It was almost a week for me...after that, when I was able to get in more fluids, things were MUCH better.  Remember, input = output, so to speak....

Amy - it can take several days. It happened for me when I started drinking Atkins Advantage shakes, but I don't remember how many days out that was. Dr. B told me to take Miralax when I went on my two week appt, (since I still had issues at the time) and it worked beatifully. If you are thinking of taking some, I would suggest that you call WW first to make sure it's ok - when I took it I was already eating mushies, so I don't know what they would suggest when you are still on liquids only. -Anna

It took several days before I visited the power room I think but it was all diarrhea.  I didn't have anything solid (sorry!) for a long time.  And I'm told that trips to the loo will never be the same again.  I haven't had very many successful, solid excursions in there but I've never felt backed up.  (man, I should've PM'd this to you!) It's all normal.  And don't forget that you're getting zero fiber!

LMAO!!! You are too hilarious!!! Yes, things will never be the same again!!!

Anna -  your ticket is FLYING!!!  You are doing so well!  Congrats gal! Sorry you missed last night.  We had a blast.  Just hung out in the pool!