PS Last Thursday - Still No Bowel Movement

It isn't bothering me, no discomfort, but I am eating well and just wondering why no movement yet.  Thing is, I didn't do the whole clensing before surgery either, so wasn't like I was completely empty.  I've been doing softeneners, but definitely do want to press down or force with the whole abs thing either. 

common?  suggestions? 

I do have an appointment today so can ask again when I'm there.

Thanks
~Dirk

I had my LBL on a Friday (no bowel cleanse) and didn't have a bm until the following Tuesday evening.   I had my first follow up earlier that Tuesday and my ps recommended metamucil.

Are you drinking plenty of water and eating high fiber foods?

Aside from that, at this point before adding any other OTC stuff, including the metamucil - call your ps and ask what he/she recommends.

It took me over a week to go. Someone suggested the herbal tea smooth move. Its great and I highly suggest it. It is with the teas in any grocery store.

My surgery was Monday -- no cleanout the night before for me, either.  I'm taking a stool softener.  It was my normal pattern not to go daily before the surgery, so I'm not real worried about it yet.  I think I went the day before surgery, so I'm good for another day or two...lol   Sorry, TMI maybe?  But these are things we all want to know!