Had my lbl on Wednesday and constipation question!

Everything went well and my pain has been manageable with Percocet and/or Tylenol.  Today I feel like I made it over a hurdle and feel more like my old self. The first 3 days were all about coming down off of the anesthesia and then adapting to the swelling, sutures and drains.   I have to admit I'm a little freaked out by the circumfrential incision and I'm worried about taking care of it or recognizing any problems like separation or infection.
I know I'll adjust more everyday and become more confident caring for myself.  My husband and daughter will be helping, but they are a lot like me when it comes to blood and gore.
Actually, my biggest concern right now is that I have not had a bowel movement since Monday. 5 days!  I was taking Ducolax for the weeks preceding my surgery and was doing well with regular soft movements. Now...nothing!  I'm taking Colace, Ducolax, eating Activia yogurt and drinking a lot of water. Walking around the house in circles.  I'm hoping this resolves itself soon and not too painfully.  Any advice is appreciated.

Unfortunately, I don't have any advice but I will let you know I am in the same boat.  My surgery was also on Monday and still no BMs. They were super normal before surgery so I am not used to this.  I have tried about the same things you have.  I'm trying not to let myself stress about it too much.  I took myself off the narcotic pain medication today since I know that contributes to constipation.

Hang in there...I'll be looking here for suggestions on the topic too. 

I've gone off of the narcotics. too and switched to Tylenol.  Also, resorted to suppositories, which did the trick in 5 minutes.

My surgeon said that protein is mostly absorbed, so if you're eating a high protein diet as you should be, there will be less to excrete.

I'm in pretty much the same boat as you- I've had complications and am still on the percocet six weeks out.  I am taking colace and drinking BioK+ (a probiotic) and eating prunes.  I find that when I am finally able to go, it takes patience and deep breathing. When I'm successful, I do a happy dance! My longest stretch without a poop was six days.

Best of luck... 

Thanks, Lisa.  I know that dance!  Where do you get BioK?  Is it similar to Dannon Proactive?

I've been taking Milk of Magnesia every day since my LBL 2 weeks ago, and that seems to be taking care of things.

Thanks, maybe I'll try that. The Ducolax/Colace combo has not served me well since I had plastics. 

I have never gone that long without having a BM. If it was me I would buy a bottle of Magnesium Citrate and drink it down. It should clean you out.  You might try Miralax as well. I hope you get some relief soon.

Thanks, Renee! I finally resorted to suppositories and that did the trick immediate.

Narcotics especially Percocet contribute to constipation, take a stool softener try and cut down on the Percocet it is very easy to get addicted to the Percocet
Susan