OK. Got sleeved on Jan 4th. The first week or so, having runny bm's. But the last week and a half or so, not having too many at all. Maybe one smallish one every three days or so. Is this normal? I know, gross topic. But I don't know who else to ask. :blushing:

Considering we don't eat that much solid food through the post-op diet, BMs will happen when your body is ready. If you are having to strain, or if it's painful, increase your Water consumption and possibly walking more can help get the bowels moving. But, if you aren't consuming a lot of solid food, then you aren't going go every day. I'm almost 8 months post op, and I go every other day usually.

Plus, we go from all liquids in with liquids out, to adding in some more solid food. The body may take a little longer to process it all.

I would say if you weren't having pain or discomfort then you should be fine. I did take Miralax a couple of times. It's a stool softener, no cramping, or gassiness. It got things moving, but I realized it was just normal bodily functions taking a couple of days to get used to the new diet.

The hi Protein lo carb diet is famous for causing constipation, so your question is a good one.

I've been using a tsp of metamucil clear in my morning shake since I became constipated when starting regular food. Am going to soon try flaxseed instead, as it is more natural...but the metamucil worked. Be sure you nip this in the bud so you don't get painful hemorrhoids, that could require yet another surgery.

Once you are on regular food, prunes work really well too, for some people. Hi sugar content though.

Miralax is a great product. I was drinking it every other day until I had my gall bladder out. Having that out caused the opposite problem.

Thanks so much for the help! This is the only place I can get any answers! My doc told me I had gall stones prior to my sleeve. I asked why they didn't just take the gall bladder out at the same time, but he said they didn't want to add to the surgery if they weren't bothering me. I hope they don't start. I really really don't want another surgery. I'm a big giant baby. :thumbup1:

Thanks,

Stacey