When will I poop

SJb41976
on 3/4/16 9:43 am

DS on 02/29/16

I had surgery Monday, Feb 29th. Everything went well and I came home Wednesday. I was a sleeve to DS revision. I am getting my fluids in and working on upping protein every day. I pass gas. I am just waiting for the Poop. LOL. When I had my sleeve I had the runs for 2 weeks. So, this is surprising me. I don't feel uncomfortable, I know this is normal, but at the same time, I am anxious in anticipating the first poo.

My doc recommends miralax the first few weeks after surgery for consitpation. Today I started with 1/2 a capful to see what it does.

AGain, I am not uncomfortable, I know pain meds also affect this, I guess when should I worry?? How much time should pass before I get concerned.

Thanks!

Sue

47 yr old female, currently awaiting VSG to DS revision

PattyL
on 3/4/16 12:52 pm, edited 3/4/16 4:50 am

DS on 08/14/03

You're right. It's the pain meds.

And I bet you are not eating much. You have to eat to poop.

(deactivated member)
on 3/4/16 8:57 pm

Congrats on your surgery and I would worry about the bathroom. It will happen. I didn't poop for about a week after surgery and it didn't make and it wasn't an issue.

I would suggest eating high fat soft foods like avacado to help the process.