Guest guest Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 How long after surgery do you have your first bowel movement?? Thanks Crystal PreOp 11/17/03 365/365/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Hi Crystal, Everyone is different, but I had my 1st bowel movement on the 3rd day after surgery. ~H. Marietta, GA Lap RNY 10/13/03 292/262/150 In a message dated 11/9/03 10:22:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, SouthernAngelsPC@... writes: How long after surgery do you have your first bowel movement?? Thanks Crystal PreOp 11/17/03 365/365/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Crystal It took me 9 days. But I started having gas on the 2nd day after surgery. Candi REALLY stupid question!! How long after surgery do you have your first bowel movement?? Thanks Crystal PreOp 11/17/03 365/365/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 The hospital I stayed at wouldn't let me leave until I had a bm. Of course, I lied about it because I wanted to go home but it happened that same evening. T. Lap RNY 6/20/03 432/315/170 Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 That all depends on the individual and the diet. I didnt' have a BM until a week after the surgery at home. since I was only on full liquids I didnt' worry about it, but it was ...uh.. a hard one. Sharon RNY LAP 7-17-03 South Miami Hospital 315/235/150 REALLY stupid question!! How long after surgery do you have your first bowel movement?? Thanks Crystal PreOp 11/17/03 365/365/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 I was about a week. Marina SouthernAngelsPC@... wrote: > How long after surgery do you have your first bowel movement?? > Thanks > Crystal > PreOp > 11/17/03 > 365/365/??? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 In a message dated 11/9/2003 9:21:52 PM Central Standard Time, SouthernAngelsPC@... writes: How long after surgery do you have your first bowel movement?? Thanks Crystal PreOp 11/17/03 365/365/??? I know that I had mine while still in the hospital. Wolfie Leeds, Alabama " Keep It Real & Off the Top " Lap Rny & Choly Dr. Lee Schmitt Medical Center East August 27,2003 336/287/200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 I didn't have my first bowel movement until 2 weeks after the surgery. I went back for drain removal at 2 weeks and I still had not gone. The doctor told me to take a laxative, but I went that night without taking it. Now I go about once a week. The doctor said it is OK because I am not getting any fiber in my diet (since I am on protein only). Since I have never gone on a daily basis (I used to go only 1-2 times a week), this is " regular for me " . There were no ruloes at my hospital that you had to go before you left. Hope this helps Mindi 277/190.5/115?? Lap RNY 6/26/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Hi Crystal: My friend had her first bowel movement about five days after her surgery... three days after she was home from the hospital. She was panicking by day two, convinced she'd never have a bowel movement ever again. But her doctor gently reminded her that the more she panicked, the more she inhibited nature from running its course. Sure enough, as soon as she relaxed, nature came calling. Remember, everyone is different. So, your experience may not be the same. When in doubt, ask your doctor. BTW, there are no stupid questions on this list! So, always feel free to ask whatever is on your mind. Warmest Regards, Barb Re: REALLY stupid question!! In a message dated 11/9/2003 9:21:52 PM Central Standard Time, SouthernAngelsPC@... writes: How long after surgery do you have your first bowel movement?? Thanks Crystal PreOp 11/17/03 365/365/??? I know that I had mine while still in the hospital. Wolfie Leeds, Alabama " Keep It Real & Off the Top " Lap Rny & Choly Dr. Lee Schmitt Medical Center East August 27,2003 336/287/200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 HI. just wanted to add my 2 cents in here .. i did not go untill I got home but i did have to have bowl sounds before they would let me leave the hospital... hope this helps kerri k 31 pounds gone Re: REALLY stupid question!! I didn't have my first bowel movement until 2 weeks after the surgery. I went back for drain removal at 2 weeks and I still had not gone. The doctor told me to take a laxative, but I went that night without taking it. Now I go about once a week. The doctor said it is OK because I am not getting any fiber in my diet (since I am on protein only). Since I have never gone on a daily basis (I used to go only 1-2 times a week), this is " regular for me " . There were no ruloes at my hospital that you had to go before you left. Hope this helps Mindi 277/190.5/115?? Lap RNY 6/26/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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