Constipation after surgery

Hi, I am 4 days post op. I am still on clear liquids, protein drinks. As I am sipping these I feel very bloated and wonder if it is unusual to feel like you need to use the bathroom and can't because all I am doing is liquids.  I have mixed Mira- lax in a few of my drinks and still can't so anything but tinkle. 

I can't go until my third or fourth day after surgery.  Drink very warm chicken or vegetable broth, just once or twice in a day.  Also, lot of water-LOTS.  Move around, walk walk walk. This also helps prevent blood clots in your legs.

Protein is a solid even if its supended in liquid so you should poop, pain meds are super constipating.  I had to use glycerine suppositories in the hospital to go before they would let me leave.  

One of my friends gave me an herbal tea called SmoothMove. I have a cup after dinner each night and it works well I also that a stool softener 3 times a day. The constipation was worse right after surgery. And only accession ally a problem now.

 Hope these help.