Need advice....2 days w/out a BM

Smellycat
on 4/2/04 10:57 am - New Port Richey, Fl

I'm 11 days post op and the last 2 days no BM. Just wondering if anyone has had this happen. Should I worry? Should I call the Dr? Of course it's Friday and I hate to call the doc over the weekend. Anyone have any words of wisdom? Thanks in advance

renewedlife
on 4/2/04 1:11 pm - Jacksonville, FL

RNY on 03/17/04

Hi Carol! I'm 17 days out a/o midnight tonight. Before wls I used to have daily BM's like clock work. Post-op, I had my 1st BM @ 5 days post-op and since then approx every 2 days. Remember to drink lots of fluid, walk a lot and if you're still on pain meds that tends to slow down peristalsis - food passing thru your bowels. Are you having pain from no BM's? Perhaps you should call your Doc just to be on the safe side. Earitha

Smellycat
on 4/3/04 1:56 am - New Port Richey, Fl

RNY on 03/22/04

I'm golden! Had one at 6am this morning. What a big baby I am....lol Had no pain from it, just got concerned for a moment. I haven't been taking my pain meds, I just haven't needed them, I'm feeling great! Dr. Jawad is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!