Hello, I'm Christine and I was banded on Tuesday 22 of may. First couple I days were rough probably due to the pain and gases. This is my 4th day and while I'm still in pain my meds are not needed as often but I'm a little afraid that my bowels haven't moved yet. Is this something I should be worried about? Still am not getting my full protein or water bc I fill up fast and it hurts to drink anymore.

Hi Christine and welcome! Have you eaten anything to be going through your bowels yet? (probably not, Clear liquids...) Are you hearing gurgling noises? (should be a yes) Do you feel constipated? (might be a yes from the narcotics) I didn't "go" for several days, either. Being on clears for many days meant there was not much to turn into solid for elimination.

Coming off the pain meds should help.

Your post-op instructions may have some info for constipation. If it says you can use over the counter stuff, my favorite is Milk of Magnesia. Go lightly though. Because once I started going again, things exploded and I had diarrhea for a while. So unless you are very uncomfortable, I'd not to the M-o-M.

Pain meds like oxycodone can cause your digestive track to slow down to a halt with some people. I already knew this before having surgery so I skipped the powerful pain meds and went without.

tmf

hello and congrats....maybe in a few days try some philips MOM...helped me lots....Good luck and keep us posted

Hi Christine - I got banded on 5/25. I haven't gone yet either but since gas is moving I figure things will happen in time. Hope you're feeling ok.

Alison

I am totally feeling better, things are passing and ive lost 10lbs in 5 days...I know it's water weight but 10lbs is 10lbs right!!!