FYI

 Surgery date 10-31-11
Still sore, well of course I am, it has only been 5 days.
Everything seems to be going right.
Havent had a #2 for over a week, but I am only on ISOPure, water, broth, SF Popsicles, Jello, so I 
      that is alright.
Here for the long haul
Been trying to get this done since Jan 11
Go to see surgeon Tuesday the 8th
Not much pain
HAPPY to be on the Dark Side
Later
Arnold

Congratulations! I'm so glad it went well and that you are doing so well. Keep us updated

 another day on the dark side, everything is going well, had to take a couple of pain pill today, I think I drank too fast.
Later gator
Arnold

Welcome to the dark side!  Sounds like your intestines haven't come back to life yet. A week seems a long time not to poo but if you've talked with the surgeon's office and they're ok with it, rock on.

--gina

 Go to the doctor this coming tuesday, we will find out what she has to say about that.  thanks and keep the comments coming
later
Arnold

Welcome to the dark side. Keep up your fluids.

 64 oz is a full time job, no pun intented
Arnold

Congratulations !! Welcome to the Dark Side !!  

Sounds like you are  progressing..  Keep the fluids a sipping !!!
 When things wake up more it will improve !!

Deb

Being persistent pays off!  Congratulations and welcome to the dark side!  It sounds like you're doing very well for this early out -- now to just get the bowels moving.  

The pain meds can have a constipating effect.  Milk of Magnesia should get you moving again, and if you can get off of the pain meds now, go ahead and do so.