Update: How long after surgery till you passed gas?

girlygirl1313
on 7/25/10 7:55 am - Davidson, NC

I've been NPO since my surgery last Thursday because I haven't passed gas. Is this normal? All my vitals are good, no fever, I'm up and about. But no gas. I'm trying to not freak out over it. ~GG
meh

Kerry J.
on 7/25/10 8:03 am - Santa Clara, UT

Sounds pretty normal to me, it took me almost a week. But then, I had a second surgery three days after the first one, so it was probably only 3 or 4 days after the second surgery that I let er rip.

Kerry

Not yo business OH
on 7/25/10 8:15 am

It was about 5 days or so for me. It was the day I came home from the hospital. Why do you have to be NPO til you pass gas? Is there an easy explaination I am missing on that? Or is it just your Docs rules? T

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girlygirl1313
on 7/25/10 8:24 am - Davidson, NC

i am miserable just sitting here at the hospital waiting form the engine to start.

krissywats
on 7/25/10 9:08 am - Kew Gardens, NY

Some docs want to make sure the intestines are working correctly first.

to the OP - took me about four days. Wasn't allowed to go home until I did.

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mylittleblackdress
on 7/25/10 8:17 am - FL

Took me two days.
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mrsrony
on 7/25/10 8:31 am

4 days for me. The nurses and everyone did the happy dance. I was on ice chips until that happend.

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CharleeG
on 7/25/10 9:34 am - Jonesboro, AR

2 days for me and I was sipping everything they brought me.

Kimberly B.
on 7/25/10 9:44 am - Cameron, NC

2 days and a few hours. You're doing fine.

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Anna G.
on 7/25/10 10:08 am

4 days here. It's why I had to stay an extra day in the hospital. Don't freak! It will happen soon.