Oh #2 where are you???

Hi everyone,
So I only had a 3 day pre op liquid diet to deal with, had my surgery on Monday and I haven't went #2 since before the pre op diet.  When I asked at the hospital they said it took some time for all my insides to "wake up" and function normally again so I shouldn't be too worried, however that was 4 days ago.

Anyone else have issues going #2 after surgery?  Is it something I should be concerned with right now?  I know the pain pills cause constipation as well as lack of food intake, but it has been around 11 days with nothing coming out that end :(

Hopefully I shouldn't worry about it, but thought I would see if anyone else had issues

Thanks again!

I had the opposite problem right after surgery.

If it's been 11 days, you might wanna try some Mirilax or something.  Do you feel stopped up?  Are you uncomfortable?

Oh yesss... I was right there where you are... first few days of nothing, no problem, but after that, it started getting a little unconfortable... Definitely get a stool softener, or a laxative to get things going, the longer you wait for it to happen the harder it'll be to get it out.  Literally! And from this point forward I would definitely recommend a fiber supplement. I still have trouble if I don't take my fiber regularly, and I'm almost 4 months out.. It's just a matter of ALOT of protein going in and not much else. I have noticed since I've started eating a little bit of fruit and veggies it is easier,  but still taking my fiber, as a back up. LOL. Good luck!

ok not bragging but NOPE. the gas started on day 3 and the poos started last night. Drink more water, it should help move things along. I always have a bottle of water in my hand EXCEPT at mealtimes. then again meals are still liquids.

 I am 4 months out, I poop once a week.  ONCE A WEEK!  been that way every since surgery.  I have tried all the fiber and softeners and nothing helps.  I live with it because it doesn't hurt, I'm not constipated.  When I do get to go it comes easy.   I guess I just am going to be like this.

Ask your doctor if it's ok to use Milk of Magnesia.  That stuff saved me in the beginning.  Now I use Miralax every day, along with magnesium oxide 500mg twice a day and at least 25 grams of fiber and I am as regular as clockwork.

After my surgery it was about 1 week before I went and it was with "help" after that i have been very regular 1-2 times a day and normal not to loose or to hard I may be one of the lucky ones but I did have take meds to get it working at 1st

My moved 3 days after surgery but I did bowel softer the day I came home

 The no sugar added Edys real fruit pops make me go poo very well.  I might have to eat 2 a day, but it works.  What ever you do do not eat 4 in one day  even if it is with in 24 hours they will make you run to the potty.