When does it get better??

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I had a C-section on 2/9, they just released me today from the hospital. The pain medicine is helping but what about this gas?! I keep burping but it won't come out the other end!!! I haven't had a bowel movement since 2/8... I've had stool softeners, miralax, milk of magnesia you name it!!!! When can I expect for some of this discomfort and pain to let up?

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Have you walked around? I would definitely suggest moving as much as possible to allow the gas to escape.

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Prune juice!!! It’s nasty but I drank a whole bottle and I was able to go.

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I went immediately after I got home. As for gas, try a gas x!

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It took me a week and a half to go.

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Haven’t given birth yet—but I had an appendectomy which is and abdominal surgery. I was told to walk around frequently. Avoid hard to digest foods. It was maybe 2-3 days before I started farting and maybe 4 days when I was able to poop.
It just takes time for your abdominal muscles to be able to do their job normally again. Don’t fret too much and give it time!

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Deleted my other comment lol, because I misread! But I had a bowel movement 2 or 3 days AFTER being released from the hospital.   So hopefully within the next few days, you'll have movement! I know it's uncomfortable, believe me.

When does it get better??

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