I have a quedyion and have not had the patience to search the posts. Did you remove the gauze plug before yout first bm?
My surgery was Tuesday afternoon and I haven't had a bm yet. Really thought I would considering the majority of my small intestine is bypassed. My concern is the plug. It's not painful or too uncomfortable, but is it intended to be in this long? Wondering if I dhould try to remove it. May not have much choice as I havent been able to feel it or see it when I examine the area, so it must be in far. I'm gonna call the doc, but wanted to hear from you guys.