Gross question but I have to ask

[big fat mama]

How many days post surgery is it likely before I will poo and will it hurt? Done on Tues, now Fri night and not been and feel weird. Apologies for gross content of this Q!!

 

[Miss hungry]

I was a bit constipated after surgery. I went a few days after. It didn't hurt, but it would depend on how bunged up you are!
I had some syrup of figs and prune juice!

 

[JED]

4 days for me and no pain

 

[Miss Tickle]

Poor you. I don't know the answer but will watch for what others say as I've wondered this myself.
Hope you go soon !

 

[big fat mama]

Lol tickle have agonised all day about wether to ask or not but that is what is so cool about this site. x

 

[Louanne79]

So glad someone asked this!
Two days post-bypass and I feel gassy, but can't do anything!
Have to love this forum for it's open and honest attitude.
xXx

 

[big fat mama]

LOL I am queen of the daft questions. Dying to go just so I know I still can, thinking of dulcolax but not sure if it would cause me problems?

 

[wizzbang]

There are loads of posts regarding 'poo' lol.
Too much poo,
too little poo,
right kind, wrong kind of poo lol.
do a search for it, or constipation or laxatives.
They will all help you.
There are certain types of laxative that might make you feel poorley and that is the reason I would like you to read all the relevent poo's .... ooppps sorry posts lol.
Lynne x

 

[dolly48dd]

I do like a goood pooo post. i didn't go for over a week after my opp, now i go once a week, please check before you take anything because there are lots of things you can't take post opp.xx

 

[Louanne79]

I think I'll just wait for nature to take it's course. Had half a Weetabix this morning, and will have the same again tomorrow, so hopefully it will happen soon!

 

[big fat mama]

Lynne and Dolly you are fab, why did I not even look for a search button. I have recently gone from blonde to brunette but my brain hasnt caught up yet

 

[Very Big Chris]

Dulcolax contains Bisacodyl. It is notorious for doing nothing for 8 - 10 hours and then whoosh. DO NOT take it at night as you may not wake up in time!!! Better used as a suppository but can continue to work after the first poo and catch you out later. Maybe ask your GP to prescribe Movicol, I found it much gentler, but VERY effective during my first milk diet. HTH

 

[big fat mama]

Lol @ whoosh, yes I have used it before. Your account is pretty accurate tho I did wake up

 

[wizzbang]

It is also the hidden sugar and not so hidden sugar that you should be aware of especially if you have had a bypass of any type. It could cause major dumping.
Lynne x

 

[Big an Bouncy]

I didnt go for over a week!Liquid Senna is what the hospital recommended and it didnt hurt!I now go two to three times a week.I have 1 weetabix and small banana every morning.

 

[big fat mama]

I keep hearing the dumping thing, I have had a band but am interested to learn all the same, what is dumping ? x