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Posted 4/1/2014 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone

I am home from hospital four days after having an Ileocolic Resection.

I have yet to have a bowel movement. I am passing plenty of "wind" and I'm told that this is a good sign, however, I am beginning to get concerned about no bowel motions.

Can anyone give me their opinions, or experiences? Is this normal after this kind of surgery and how much longer should I wait until I ring my doctor?

Thanks

Bob
Posted 4/1/2014 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
Don't worry, sometimes it takes a week before you have a BM after surgery.  Remember, they completely cleaned out your intestines prior to surgery, so before you have a BM again, you have to fill them back up again. If you are not eating a lot of food, this could take a few days.  Don't worry, you will have a BM soon enough.
Posted 4/1/2014 1:51 PM (GMT 0)
Took me at least a week after all 3 of my resections
Posted 4/2/2014 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
I had that same surgery 2 months ago. They wouldn't let me leave the hospital until I had at least a small movement. I was in for 11 days, and I think I had my first tiny little movement on day 7 or 8. It takes a while for your insides to wake up from surgery and if you were on TPN you probably haven't been putting anything in for it to turn into stool.
Posted 4/2/2014 8:49 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies guys. I had my first BM yesterday and a couple since, so I am relieved. The pain is subsiding as well. All good so far.
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