HELP!!!!

I am almost a month out and have not had a BM in 3 days, is this common??? I am passing gas though. My concern is my stomach is also swelling. I have a call in to the doctors ..like hours ago and have not hear back. Please advise if this is normal and I should just chill out?!?!?!? Thanks

Hi Dani: I think it is good that you are passing gas, but also good that you have a call into your doctor. I think it is pretty normal since you are only 1 month out, and are probably not eating much. With your stomach swelling, it is good that you called the doctor. Keep us posted~! Tracey

Thanks...I am still waiting on doctors to call back..getting frustrated. I have no pains or anything, just discomfort. I feel very bloated!!! I have put myself back on the liquid diet till I heard from them. Hoping to get things moving!! I will keep you posted. Hey we live by eachother. Do you know of any local support groups? Thanks, Dani

Dani: I don;t think there are any support groups in our area. A few years ago they tried to do one, but I think it died to lack of participation. Hope things start moving for you... Tracey

Are you still on liquids or pureed? To add more fiber in your diet simply use some flax seed oil in shakes and broths. That will help.........also if you are eating soft foods, maybe add some of it into that as well. Could be several reasons, but I would definitely give the doc a call. Stacey W

Hi Dani, Never let it go beyond 3days without consulting your surgeon. It can be very dangerous, not only for us but for anyone. If you have any pain not related to gas, I would put another call into your dr. or go to the ER. I am not trying to scare you, it just can be dangerous if gone untreated. I know several home remedies, but I think you should talk to your dr. before you try to much. Keep us posted. God bless and take care----Toni

I think Toni is right. If your surgeon doesn't call you back right away then give a call to the ER and they will advise you what they think you should do. It might save a trip to the ER, or they might be able to get ahold of your surgeon to have him or his rep. call you back. This is not something you want to play around with.

I know about 1 month out I had to use a stool softener a few times. But then things straightened out. But of course , as others said..if there is pain....go to ER or if you don't hear back from Dr. Good Luck.