Question:
I am exactly one week post op and have not yet had

a bowl movement. Is this bad? I have started to feel like I could probobly go, but I cant.. Is it too soon to start taking a laxative or something? What do you suggest? is this normal?    — [Anonymous] (posted on February 28, 2002)

February 28, 2002
If you feel like you have to go but can't, try a glycerin suppository. Very simple and no medication to have to swallow. They work wonderfully for problems such as yours.(just a little lubrication and stimulation will sometimes do the trick!) They're inexpensive, gentle and easy.
   — Shelley.

February 28, 2002
I was in the hospital for 7 days, came home and it was at least 3 more before my first. I guess i was just so cleaned out, plus not eating anything. I did nto feel the need to go until I went, not constipated, just did not need to go. How do you feel? If you are not feeling constipated you may want to wait it out a few more days.
   — Sue B.

February 28, 2002
I am four days post op and they let me come home today without having one. I am sensitive to pain medication and that does cause some constipation. They told me to drink Milk of Mag and try and try again. That is what I am doing. I wish you luck
   — ShayZ

February 28, 2002
I sure would not take a laxative yet without your surgeons ok. I was day 10 until I had one.
   — Joelle B.