This topic is about the time it might take to have a first bowel movement after a colostomy reversal surgery. The person who started the discussion had their surgery on June 8 and was discharged from the hospital on June 14, even though they hadn't had a bowel movement yet. They are curious about when they should start worrying about this delay.

Here's a bit more detail on their diet after surgery:

- On June 12, they started with clear liquid soups.
- By June 13, they moved on to a low-fiber diet as advised.

As of June 17, they still hadn't experienced a bowel movement and were seeking advice on when to be concerned.

Some advice and insights shared by others include:

1. One person mentioned that their surgeon recommended chewing—but not swallowing—a stick of gum to help stimulate bowel activity after their ileostomy surgery. They noted that it took a couple of days before they noticed anything more than gas.