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The whole thing about passing wind after surgery and having the first bowel movement makes for great jokes (which I willingly participate in), but it's actually critical, so good on him!
When your intestines don't wake up again from the anaesthesia after surgery, it's called an "ileus", and it's very nasty. Mine lasted two weeks, and I ended up with a suction tube through my nose down into my stomach and IV feeding. It was another 6 weeks or so after that before I could hold down much food even once my intestines did start working again (reaching the bare 800 cal/day minimum to avoid starvation was a real struggle).
So, folks, that post-surgical wind passing and bowel movement are the most important of your life, and well worthy of celebration!
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He's doing great.
I kept the big bag on, too, and didn't bother with the leg bag. I didn't go outside much anyway - except to sit on the porch for some sun.
Surprised that he had to use Miralax.
Usually there's some kind of laxative in the Bag 'O Drugs that you walk out of hospital with.
Must be different up there.
Lots of rest, a bit of walking & lots of Gatorade or similar.
He'll be fine. He's got a great nurse.