Hi - I just had my PPH surgery yesterday morning at 9am. It is now 6:15pm the following day. How long should after surgery should I have my first BM, I feel like I kind of have to go but I also have the surgery dressing/packing in my butt. The surgeon said it should fall out on its own when it is ready but I keep feeling like I need to pass gas but it has no where to go. Should I take it out on my own? I have not been able to put the numbing cream on it either because of the packing....help!