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Am I the only one? I haven't had a BM since the morning of surgery, and that was 6 days ago. I don't feel like I need to go and I realize I'm only drinking liquids, but shouldn't those be making their way out, too?

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yep they should, did you not assk your doctor if you can add benefiber or something to your liquids? Only because I had that problem and waited to long thinking oh I'm mostly onliquids it's be fine. I had a very horrible experience with my bowels aand I wouldn't want to go into detail again(too disgusting) but there's a thread somewhere about it, i think it's I need my Fiber or bowel movements or something, so I would advise you to look for help ASAP, good luck!

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Okay, thanks! I didn't ask about adding fiber though. The nurse mentioned during discharge that they should start by themselves. But I have my week follow up on Tuesday, so hopefully I can remember to ask about the fiber.

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I'm having the same problem. I hate to admit this, but I haven't gone since my surgery morning either, and that was 9/20. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks!!!! yikes. I am going to send a message to my nurse and see what she says. I have been taking some fiber gummies, thinking the fiber would help, but nothing's happening yet. :)

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Hi Fleur,

I never had the passing of any gas yet either I am still waiting for that.:)

However while in the hospital I did have a couple episodes of a BM Loose, but none since i have been home. I have my follow up on Wednesday. What kind of liquids are you taking? When do you move to the blended Stage? I just don't feel the desire to eat, I have been sipping on liquids though i get a little nausea not much but I know that I am still healing. This is harder than I thought but most definitely Fleur i would talk to my surgeon about not having the BM.

Good Luck and best wishes

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You can take a laxative if necessary but it may give you some stomach/abdominal cramps. I used Benefiber religiously when I was first sleeved and it did the trick. You won't 'go' as much as before which is normal as you are obviously eating a lot less. Keep your fluids up and you will be ok.

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can you take Miralax soon after the surgery? Adding a dose everyday to your diet will help keep things regular. I'm on Iron pills so am taking it now (i'm pre-op), but was hoping to continue it after as well just to keep the GI open.

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I'm still having BM issues almost 4 months out... having to resort to medicinal relief once in a while to help! I think its cos I'm focusing more on Protein than fibre and veggies.... my veg intake has gone way down as I just don't have room for them anymore.

My Dr just said take the stuff he prescribed me... which is a natural fibre I mix with Water, and it works.

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I contacted my nurse, and she said to find some MOM (milk of magnesia.) My problem... um.... solved itself the day after that email, so I never went out and got it.

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