When Was Your First Bowel Movement?

[kittylove32 90]

I got banded on Thursday the 25th. Today I thought I might have to go but didn't happen. I have been taking a stool softner. I don't feel badly constipated thank god. Sorry if tmi!

[cheryl2586 3,053]

if your only on liquids you may not go until you start solids. If you can tolerate prune juice it works well. I didnt go for about two weeks once I started eating solid foods but I took a laxative before surgery also.

[kittylove32 90]

Oh ok, I am on full liquids. Thankfully I don't feel horrible. Would be nice to go.

[Er8701 24]

I got banded on Thursday the 25th. Today I thought I might have to go but didn't happen. I have been taking a stool softner. I don't feel badly constipated thank god. Sorry if tmi!

I got banded 10/23, and I just went this morning!! Felt great to go. Lol (TMI) But I didn't take anything to go. Hopefully yours will come soon as well.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

It was about a week after surgery before I finally went. I still don't go like I used to even now, maybe every 2-3 days not every day.

The stool softener is a very wise idea. Keep taking it until you do go so you don't end up in pain.

[kittylove32 90]

Thank You Er8 and mis73! Before I got banded I Was on here all the time to get as many tips as I could for right after surgery. stool softner was one of them!

[sman342 13]

My doctor recommended Milk of Magnesia - just be prepared bc these often produce "sudden" results. Not to worry if you get very loose stools. I panicked but, that too, did pass.

[wildrose1966 396]

I was banded on a Monday and took stool softener (overdid it a bit) and ended up with the runs on Friday.........almost 6 weeks out and I still have to take softener every few days.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Hiya Kittylove,

OMG, I thought I would die!!! Nine days it took, and honestly I am not regular like I was before banded. I found through trial and error what works for me in helping me get some relief. I eat prunes and rasins. Occassionaly prune or grape juice. Not too much because these contain a lot of sugar (carbs). However, it helps and does not affect my weight loss.

Now, since you just got banded you can not eat these itmes, Keep taking the stool softner. Drink lots of Water, Oh, also I do drink an 8 ounce glass of Water mixed with metamucil every day, this I find helps me too! I am almost going every day now. (knock on wood), but it did take a very long while before this happened...

[2justme 15]

I made the mistake of drinking some Metamucil after I had my surgery because I was worried about not going...... BIG mistake! I was sooo uncomfortable and miserable feeling. It actually had me a little scared because I was heaving/gagging. SO what ever you do don't try to drink any kind of Fiber drink like Metamucil or fiber one. I think i ended up taking some milk of magnesia or mylanta (which ever one is for Constipation lol!). It didn't really seem to do anything, probably because I was on liquids

[Holly Dolly 575]

Pain meds make you constipated. One of the reasons I stopped taking them after a few days.

[wildrose1966 396]

I mixed the powder in with my yogurt.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Again, this is going to be through trial and error you will find what works for you. Some may say MOM is very very gassy and leads to feeling very bloated as well.

Since you just got out of surgery, keep taking the stool softners and drink plenty of Water. Honestly, these 'other' precautions are 'last resorts' when you are still having a hard time going....

Best of luck,

[kittylove32 90]

Thank You for all your great advice!!! I just can't wait to start living the band life!!

[aeromech 202]

I made the mistake of drinking some Metamucil after I had my surgery because I was worried about not going...... BIG mistake! I was sooo uncomfortable and miserable feeling. It actually had me a little scared because I was heaving/gagging. SO what ever you do don't try to drink any kind of fiber drink like Metamucil or fiber one. I think i ended up taking some milk of magnesia or mylanta (which ever one is for Constipation lol!). It didn't really seem to do anything, probably because I was on liquids

I just made the same horrible mistake! I drank it too fast and I PB'd twice and still feel stuck. Any words of advice on how to get this to pass? Feels like the fiber "expanded" in the pouch and plugged the hole. I am hoping my esophagus does it's muscle magic and gets it to pass.