How long after colonoscopy to open bowels?

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Had my colonoscopy Friday afternoon and leaflet says 2-3 days to resume bowel movement but now day three and I haven't been nor do I have the feeling I want to go.
Just after reassurance really to know it's ok to go longer than three days with no bowel movements, how long did it take you after a colonoscopy? TIA

Some ppl can go up to a week. The colonoscopy has emptied your whole bowel of food and liqued.

It will depend on your normal diet and how often you normally go.

Thanks for that I'm now day four after colonoscopy and still not gone!

I wouldn't worry too much but make sure you're drinking plenty of water and at this point I'd probably drink some fruit juice and eat some ripe pears/dried apricots to encourage things along.

Other than that, eat normally.

@INeedNewShoes Thanks for reassurance I've drank orange juice,loads of water and still nothing! I wouldn't of worried if the leaflet hadn't said 2-3 days to open bowels, I'm just an anxious person!

Think I was 5 days. It'll happen!

@sadie9 Thanks 🙏🏻 that's made me feel it's ok 🤞

Try some food like weetabix try bananas and oranges. Then there's always prune juice and castor oil if you're brave.
Drink lots of water. Try to walk around a lot. You should get there. After 5 days maybe take 1 senna. If you still dont go and you get abdominal pain then get in touch with your GP.

@Torvean32 Thank you for advice I'll have weetabix a banana and orange juice for breakfast, hopefully tomorrow being day five it will be resolved fingers crossed.
I have senna tablets so I'll try one tomorrow night if not, thanks again.