Did you guys start to go #2?? Sorry if it's TMI but I was banded on Friday and I haven't #2 yet is this normal. I'm guessing it would be since your not getting any food in but I was curious how long it took everyone else and did you have to take laxatives or fiber etc...

It took me about 6 days to go #2. I was getting a little worried, and was considering a taking something, but it righted itself after time. It probably took me about 3 weeks to get back to a normal schedule!

Good luck to you!

5 days, but it just started up by itself. No discomfort on THAT end at least.

I was also banded Friday, I FINALLY went #2 this morning. When I called my Surgeons office for a refill on the pain meds Monday he suggested I take some Milk of Magnesia because constipation is very common on pain meds. I was giving it until tomorrow before trying that.

Did you guys start to go #2?? Sorry if it's TMI but I was banded on Friday and I haven't #2 yet is this normal. I'm guessing it would be since your not getting any food in but I was curious how long it took everyone else and did you have to take laxatives or fiber etc...

Took me about 15 days, but I wasn't too worried because I pretty much didn't eat anything for the first 5 days, then I was on Clear liquids for the next 2 weeks.

I went the day after I got home. I know that doesnt help you feel better but my nurse did prep me for constipation. She said it is VERY normal to have hard poops after any surgery.

Ive had 4 surgeries and have never had that problem. However, I was so convinced it would happen this time that I took my nurses advice and bought some milk of magnesia. It sits unused in my cabinet, wish I could give it to you:smile2:.

I figure if they tell all their patients to go ahead and buy a mild laxative, then this is a common and normal issue.

I think this is a side effect of the anestesia.

You can do it girl, take the browns to the superbowl:lol:

Thank you everyone for your response. I have a post-op appointment with my Doctor tomorrow so I will ask him about some milk of magnesia.

I went the day after I got home. I know that doesnt help you feel better but my nurse did prep me for constipation. She said it is VERY normal to have hard poops after any surgery.

Ive had 4 surgeries and have never had that problem. However, I was so convinced it would happen this time that I took my nurses advice and bought some milk of magnesia. It sits unused in my cabinet, wish I could give it to you:smile2:.

I figure if they tell all their patients to go ahead and buy a mild laxative, then this is a common and normal issue.

I think this is a side effect of the anestesia.

You can do it girl, take the browns to the superbowl:lol:

lol That last part was great! Now when my time comes I'm going to be sitting in the bathroom laughing.

hey there,

a good quick way to get your bowels moving is to do equal parts prune juice and milk of magnesia. heat it up in the micro and chug. it'll taste like crap but it gets the job done. now if u still dont have a bowel movement in 1/2 hour, try again. if ur still taking pain meds try to cut back they decrease bowel function. dont wait to long, no BM for all couple of days is no good!

Glad I could help Michelle:tongue2:. Ive been with my hubby for 10 years and his sense of humor has rubbed off on me. If you mix football references with bathroom humor, you cant go wrong!!!

Lol I had this same question! It was day 3 for me:tongue2: