Just got banded on Feb 11th...proceedure went smoothly and was actually released later that day w/no overnight stay necessary! Day three from the hospital and I feel fantastic!

Except...

I am terribly constipated. I am drinking liquids as instructed: Water, juices, tea, but I haven't had a BM since the Friday night before the surgery. I am afraid of taking anything like Pepto Bismal or Metamucel...the nurse told me to just keep hydrated and everything will be okay.

Problem is that I feel incredibly gassy now, and it's affecting my ability to take in liquids. Even though I've barely had anything today (one Slim fast shake and a 1/4 c. of V8 Splash), I feel completely full, and I fear taking in water or coffee (hoping it'll jump start my intestines) will make me feel nauseous.:cry

Anyone have any advice on this?:help:

Applesauce!!!!

I had the same problem with constipation directly after surgery. The nurse told me to walk it down, it helped eventhough I was sore as all hell. It helped me relieve it but I still had the same problem after I got home and the only thing that helped me was walking but as sone as I felt it coming I had to rush to a bathroom somewhere near by. So that could have been a problem if you know what I mean. :omg:

Wow. I had the exact opposite problem--mine problem was liquid in, liquid out. All of my stools were...liquid. Eeew.

Same problem with me. Hubby had constipation. (I feel like the lady on the TV that talks about her hubby's constipation).

Call your doc. I had the same thing also. One reason may be the pain pills { if you had them} after surgery, but you will be miserable if you do not do something. My surgeon gave ducolax stool softener and milk of magnesia and told me to call back if I did not get a result. Pepto will cause the opposite cause it is for when you go too much, thanks Camille

I"m glad you called your doc and went to the hospital. The glycerin suppositories will work wonders!

Emily

SO glad you are doing better!!

DITTO to Milk of Magnesia (and enema if necessary) if clogged... It was over a week for me, and I finally called my doctor after a very loooongg night! No one had told me beforehand what would be safe to use and I knew fiber products were a no-no that early after surgey. My suggestion, don't wait too long before using the MOM. The anesthesia and pain meds can slow down everything!

I feel absolutely ridiculous posting this but...

I had a BM! On my own! FINALLY! :confused: :clap2:

The glycerin suppositories worked like a charm, but today my body finally decided that it wanted to take the plunge on its own!

I'll be so glad when this liquid phase is over with. 5 more days til fork mashed!!!! My kingdom for some stewed prunes!!!!

Thanks again, everyone!

Good for you!! There's nothing better than a good "BM" when you haven't had one in awhile.

So glad to hear you doing better and I'm thankful for your thread b/c I hope to be ahead of the game when I get my band. This was very helpful info!! Stay well!!