I was sleeved on Feb 4th. , so that makes me 12 days out. I started a full liquid diet 2 weeks pre op then swithed to full liquids about 1 week preop. I have not has any bowel movement since a week before surgery (the start of clear liquids). I came home from MX. I am doing wonderful. I just started full liquids 2 days ago,which really only have consisted of clears and creamed pureed soup, about a cup a day, also protein shakes and protein added to other clear liquids.

My question is, should I of had a bowel movement by now?

I do not feel constipated but am becoming somewhat achey. I was prone to getting constipated whenever I went on a diet in the past. Also, I am concerned with what I take considering I am not even 2 weeks out from surgery yet. I am afraid to take anything because of my new stomach healing. If something is recommended anyone no anything mild on the stomach?

I would greatly appreciate any advice.

Thank you!

I would think so - you might want to think of taking some milk of magnesia?

Seems like it took me a while, but I never was in pain or uncomfortable. I struggle with it now because I mostly eat protein, so I handle it by taking a magnesium every night at bedtime, and very rarely I take a stool softner. Usually with the magnesium and then coffee the next morning, I go with no problem. I think in your case it might have something to do with being on liquids. I remember worrying about it during that stage too.

I started putting a large scoop of miralax in my breakfast protein shake. I have not been going daily but my stools are more normal but small.

Seems like it took me a while, but I never was in pain or uncomfortable. I struggle with it now because I mostly eat protein, so I handle it by taking a magnesium every night at bedtime, and very rarely I take a stool softner. Usually with the magnesium and then coffee the next morning, I go with no problem. I think in your case it might have something to do with being on liquids. I remember worrying about it during that stage too.

Hi Kelly,

Do you think a swig or two of coffee will hurt my stomach this early out? That always helped me in the past.

Benefiber, unflavored in every protein shake - works for me!

I would think so - you might want to think of taking some milk of magnesia?

Ty Circa

I don't think Dr Kelly's post-op diet said we could not have it? I started back on coffee at 2-3 wks out. If you are nervous about it, try warm water with lemon juice and stevia/splenda in it. I saw somewhere it is mostly the warmth of the coffee that helps us "go". Or you could try a little coffee and if it didn't bother you, proceed with more.

Miralax works great for me

I am a big fan of Benefiber here. I don't think it is as big of a deal not to go when you are on liquids, but when you progress to regular food, you will likely need to manage some Fiber in Beans or supplements.

I was allowed coffee immediately as a clear liquid, but only without cream or sugar. Now I add a scoop of Protein powder and have one cup a day. I am fairly regular. Thank you, coffee.

Phillips Milk of Magnesia comes in a "double strength" so you can get a full dose with taking less.