As of tomorrow, it will have been 2 weeks since I was Banded. I'm on "mushies" now and wasn't having regular BMs. From what sounds like is common, it took me 4 days post-op to have my first BM. Some people complain about diarrhea and others complain about constipation. Granted, post-op we are on liquids and/or "mushies" which don't give you much to 'output' anyway. And everyone knows that being "regular" is healthy and helps with the weight loss.

Anyway... yesterday, I added a heaping tablespoon of ground Flax Seed (I purchased a bag from Costco) into my Protein shake ('Gladiator' protein in Almond Milk) and this morning I had a "normal, healthy" BM - like before I had the Band! WOOHOO!!! I am going to keep putting this in my shakes.

Just thought I'd share in case it helps anyone else out whose having this problem.

Thanks for the tip.

As of tomorrow, it will have been 2 weeks since I was Banded. I'm on "mushies" now and wasn't having regular BMs. From what sounds like is common, it took me 4 days post-op to have my first BM. Some people complain about diarrhea and others complain about constipation. Granted, post-op we are on liquids and/or "mushies" which don't give you much to 'output' anyway. And everyone knows that being "regular" is healthy and helps with the weight loss.

Anyway... yesterday, I added a heaping tablespoon of ground Flax Seed (I purchased a bag from Costco) into my Protein shake ('Gladiator' protein in Almond Milk) and this morning I had a "normal, healthy" BM - like before I had the Band! WOOHOO!!! I am going to keep putting this in my shakes.

Just thought I'd share in case it helps anyone else out whose having this problem.

Yes that is what my doctors office suggested doing. I was so excited when I had my first BM!