Hi i ws banded on tusday the 18th, in my pamphlet from the hospital it said if you have not had a bowel movemnet within 3 days to contact your doctor did anyone else have this problem. i was given a medication to contradict the constapation but nothing yet..

I prob. didn't go the first two days after surgery but then I had the runs for about a week and now its been normal. It sucks not being able to go you feel like crap... Hope you feel better.

My surgeon suggested Milk of Magnesia after 2 days.

My surgeon suggested Milk of Magnesia after 2 days.

Same here, I tried half a dose first and that helped. Haven't had to take anymore after that, smooth sailing. :thumbup:

Same here, I tried half a dose first and that helped. Haven't had to take anymore after that, smooth sailing. :thumbup:

I just tried half a dose about an hour ago. Im keeping my fingers crossed it works!

ms. plumpy, whos your surgeon, your on my friends list, I think we determined we have the same one! lol

ms. plumpy, whos your surgeon, your on my friends list, I think we determined we have the same one! lol

I used Dr. Trace Curry in Cincinnati Ohio ( Lap Band Surgery Ohio :: Lap Band Doctor Trace Curry Ohio ). I just looked at your Bandster profile, we didn't have the same doctor. They give some of the same advice though. :thumbup:

Also, the milk of magnesia might take until the morning to work since it's so gentle on your tummy.

Edited May 23, 201016 yr by Mrs. Plumpy

I used Dr. Trace Curry in Cincinnati Ohio ( LAP-BAND® Surgery Ohio :: LAP-BAND® Doctor Trace Curry Ohio ). I just looked at your Bandster profile, we didn't have the same doctor. They give some of the same advice though. :thumbup:

Also, the milk of magnesia might take until the morning to work since it's so gentle on your tummy.

Well it has took the pressure and bloating away, so at least the discomfort went away. I just cant wait to feel normal again.

My surgeon also recommended Milk of Magnesia. I can't stand the original but the mint flavor is fine.

Thank goodness for MofM!!!:thumbup:

I was banded Tues (5/18) and finally had a bowel movement on Friday (5/21). Make sure to drink your protein shakes, it helps to avoid constipation.

Lots of water, walking and a stool softener did the trick for me and then I, too, had the runs for about a week. Once you get going it's much better. Best wishes..(the water and walking really help move the bowels)

yea was banded on tuesday nothing yet so much pressure it hurts...today is sun, ive tried prodium but still nothing yet gonna try the milk of magnesia

yea was banded on tuesday nothing yet so much pressure it hurts...today is sun, ive tried prodium but still nothing yet gonna try the milk of magnesia

The pressure was what was killing me. I couldnt handle it anymore 2 tbsp of milk and magnesia and that pain is gone! Hope you feel better.

If you are taking pain meds, you are slowing your bowel movement. Maybe reduce taking pain meds until you have a bowel.

If your drinking Protein drinks, that's where your constipation problem is coming from. You will have to take Milk of Magnisium. Once you can get off the Protein Drinks, that problem will go away.

That is a terrible feeling, and you feel helpless.