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I’m 1 month post op and I never have a BM either, not even the urge. Drink more water and take a gentle laxative once a week until you’re able to go on your own

Whew! I got the advice I needed and am on the right path. I’m sure you are bored so post away.

I can respond as I want and see fit. Keep dancing with your carbs and move on ?

My doctor said my activity was too strenuous and I was dehydrated. That’s what caused the pain and bulging. Bread is not the end of the world and neither is fat/ carbs in a soup, at least that’s what I was told. Things like dry meat, tough steak, or large portions are bad that soon after surgery and not getting enough fluids. Everybody calm down and worry about your own journey. Be positive or move on to the next forum, trust me, there are plenty..

Hello all, Thank you for all the feedback and comments. I took your advice and went back to strictly liquids. I can’t stomach anything other than my shakes, broth, and popsicles. I don’t know if it was the pain meds that fooled me or the adjustment but I can’t even look at a breadstick. I had my two week follow up last Thursday and my doctor admitted me to the hospital. Seven hours later, I was released. Even though I was drinking 70 oz of fluid, I was still dehydrated and had severe pain in my lower left abdomen. I finally had a bowel movement and it was very bloody. I had an ultrasound and CT which came back clear. Still having pain in my abdomen but not as severe. It may have been caused by constipation because after I took a laxative, I was able to bend and cough without crying. I have a nutrition appointment today but I don’t think I can tolerate solid food yet. I’m down 27 lbs and trying to walk everyday but I have been in bed resting and I finally feel like I am recovering.

I went through a stall as well and I am 3 weeks post op. I found that switching up my exercises, getting at least 8 hours of sleep, and drinking more protein shakes ramped me up and put me back in fifth gear. For example, if you walk trails, jog/ run/ sprint for 60 seconds and repeat when you get enough wind. Or, if you do the elliptical or treadmill, increase the intensity. The key is tricking your body by getting your heart rate up. Start moving!! I know you’ll see results and get out of the 200s very rapidly!

I went through a stall as well and I am 3 weeks pre op. I found that switching up my exercises, getting at least 8 hours of sleep, and drinking more protein shakes ramped me up and put me back in fifth gear. For example, if you walk trails, jog/ run/ sprint for 60 seconds and repeat when you get enough wind. Or, if you do the elliptical or treadmill, increase the intensity. The key is tricking your body by getting your heart rate up. Start moving!! I know you’ll see results and get out of the 200s very rapidly!

Omg I am one week post op and the only difference I feel is pain on the right side of my stomach. I have not experienced any nausea or vomiting, in fact, while I was in the hospital the day after surgery I was out of it and guzzled water out of a straw! I don’t think this works for me AT ALL. Like did my physician take a tiny bit of my stomach? Today I went to Olive Garden to have the Zuppa soup because it is cheap and hearty. Although I eat a little slower, I still devoured my soup and had a breadstick. I did not feel full, bloated, nothing. I feel like this procedure was a waste for me and all I have to show or feel from it is scars on my stomach (which my tape has not fallen off yet), crazy bruising, and track marks on my belly from those dreadful shots. I have major pain bending over and getting out of bed but I have no problem with my fluid intake or going to the gym. Three days post op and I was doing 45 minutes on the elliptical. I just don’t get it. I’m so disappointed in myself and this process. I think I just need to go to freakin weight watchers AGAIN.