5 Days Out Of Gastric Sleeve Surgery And Worried About Constipation

[sassycruiser 5]

Okay, experts - please help.

Have not bm'd since Sunday (Decembe4r 4, had surgery December 5).

Is it okay to take benefiber?

Am I worrying too soon?

Thanks.

[illgeturhairdid 176]

I'm glad you asked this. I had surgery the 5th also and am also in the same boat as you. Can't wait for people to chime in!

[Rootman 1,101]

Yes, benefiber or Mirilax is OK to take. I've taken 1/2 cap of Mirilax a day for years, before the sleeve and right through till now. Drink LOTS of extra Water too.

[Ann10 5]

I didn't have a stool until about 5days after surgery and that's because there isn't anything in our system to expell but liquids, my surgeon told me in the hospital this would happen and not to be concerned. You will have a very loose stool at first and its coming just be patient as long as you don't feel constipated. Congratulations on your sleeve, im 12 days out and each day I have a little wet one (sorry) but im ok with that.

[*susan* 1,709]

Ugh, the Constipation was awful for me the first several months after my surgery. I feel for you. The only thing that worked for me was good ol' Milk of Magnesia. My surgeon recommended it after I tried several other things that didn't work.

[illgeturhairdid 176]

Well, not to be 100% gross but things are moving... And wet is exactly the word to use. I did a lot of walking today at the grocery store and I think that may have helped.

[*susan* 1,709]

Ha ha, in this forum, I don't think there is any such thing as gross or "TMI". So happy things are moving again for you.

[cutie pie 71]

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[camille01 2]

Hi Everybody, My doctor told me not to take anything except stool softners because its too soon after surgery to take anything else.......I had my VSG on June 30th and that was my same concern as well...and always do what your doctor tell you to do If not you will start loosing your hair and wonder why...please take your protein..and sip,sip,sip,....if your hair get brittle go to a beauty store and find some ALPHA_GEE hair Shampoo and reconstructor,its like a conditioner and it is wonderful...just dont take anything that may be harsh for your stomach because it is very delicate and you can cause it to bleed inside at least up to 1 year after surgery ...donot lift anything till you are off medical leave no more than 5-10lbs for atl;ease up to 6 months later....and your doctor says its ok...after about 3-4 months it will be ok to take gas-x or mirlax.....or something for constupation....trust me it is worth calling your nutritionist or the assistance nurse or some one who works along with the doctor....its your stomach so please take care of it...( also if you feel your weight has stopped this means you need to get a little motivated to start the fat burning process...it not gonna fall off itself)..so you have to work with the sleeve in order for it to work for you...so keep up the good work...get a gym membership and get used to the tread mill..it will; become your best friend....trust me I know....best of luck to everyone.....