Had my surgery less than 24 hours ago and still waiting for a BM. I’m holding off on pain meds as much as I can to prevent blocking up. 

I feel more discomfort from not having a BM yet. Is this normal? 

Going bathroom is my top priority. I’ve taken the colace, metamucil, eating high fiber foods only and lots of water.



Had my surgery less than 24 hours ago and still waiting for a BM. I’m holding off on pain meds as much as I can to prevent blocking up.   I feel more discomfort from not having a BM yet. Is this normal?   Going bathroom is my top priority. I’ve taken the colace, metamucil, eating high fiber foods only and lots of water.

Kyle

😊 this thread is another useful counter-narrative reference vs the horror stories

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Britney

I agree!  I don’t deserve any personal credit but this community has helped me a ton too. 🥰 I’m just trying to pay it forward

Bobby

Thanks for the kind words!  So glad that we could support you through a difficult time - it makes a difference ❤️

@Bobby i gotta say a big ‘thank you’ to this community for helping me prepare for this. I was more concerned about the recovery than anything else.

Prior to scheduling my operation, I didn’t talk to anyone about my health in general. Reading everyone’s story has helped me immensely break through the initial fear and embarrassment i felt. The home remedies that i’m using all came from this group here and I truly consider myself lucky. 

So i say again, Thank You. I know I wouldn’t be in this position without such an amazing group of wonderful people.

@Bobby i gotta say a big ‘thank you’ to this community for helping me prepare for this. I was more concerned about the recovery than anything else.  Prior to scheduling my operation, I didn’t talk to anyone about my health in general. Reading everyone’s story has helped me immensely break through the initial fear and embarrassment i felt. The home remedies that i’m using all came from this group here and I truly consider myself lucky.   So i say again, Thank You. I know I wouldn’t be in this position without such an amazing group of wonderful people.

Jerome Cody

Sorry for seeing this late!  Glad some of my old advice made it here w/ your help @Jerome Cody 

Another one - binging addictive ##📺 MOViE & TV SHOW♥️ is how I got through the first week 😉

#📺 MOViE & TV SHOW♥️

Great advice from @Britney you should try @Kyle

Thanks @D J  i sure hope so! I’m still waiting for the elusive first BM :) then I feel i’m in the clear after that

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Sorry for seeing this late!  Glad some of my old advice made it here w/ your help @Jerome Cody   Another one - binging addictive ##📺 MOViE & TV SHOW♥️ is how I got through the first week 😉