I know this is gross... but I have a sneaky feeling that I'm not the only one in this boat. I was banded on Aug 25 and haven't had a bowel movement since the 23rd. My surgeon recommended milk of magnesia which I took 2 tbsp of last night (with no effect) and took another 4 tbsp of today. i know there's stuff in my tummy because I can feel it and I feel totally bloated. If I don't have a bm by tomorrow I'm going to go to the pharamacy and see if they can recommend something different. The bloating is really (REALLY) getting to me and it's making me VERY uncomfortable.

Anyone have any advice?

try colase or dolcolax how ever your spell them... i was given colase and it really really works...

There is a great laxative tea called "Smooth Move" it tastes good and kicks in within a few housrs. Plan to stay home because it will work for hours and clean you totally out. I just saw it at Rite Aid today and I have gotten it at Whole Foods in the past. It is great!!!

for me walking has been the only solution.....so walk, walk and walk.....plus water. goodluck

Magnesium Citrate works well also

I second the Smooth Move tea. I was banded on the 26th, and hadn't had a bm by Saturday, so I was told to take the milk of magnesia. Well, it was so gross I couldn't swallow it, so I tried the tea. It worked within a couple of hours.

I bought an industrial size bottle of unflavored benefiber and I add it to water, crystal lite, soups, protein shakes and it has helped keep me regular. I do exercise everyday. Now that I can resume swimming I'm back up to an hour of cardio.

Miralax is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me. It doesn't have a stimulant and won't cause cramps. You can put it in anything, water, coffee, etc. Or even sprinkle it on food. Post surgery I had to do 4 doses before it started working but since then I'm back on track. It's over the counter and gentle, I suggest you give it a try.

I know this is gross... but I have a sneaky feeling that I'm not the only one in this boat. I was banded on Aug 25 and haven't had a bowel movement since the 23rd. My surgeon recommended milk of magnesia which I took 2 tbsp of last night (with no effect) and took another 4 tbsp of today. i know there's stuff in my tummy because I can feel it and I feel totally bloated. If I don't have a bm by tomorrow I'm going to go to the pharamacy and see if they can recommend something different. The bloating is really (REALLY) getting to me and it's making me VERY uncomfortable.

Anyone have any advice?

Becareful if you are still taking pain meds...also Iron suppliments ..they cause this to happen