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Hey Everyone and I apologize now if this question grosses anyone out. Today makes a month for me post op and it's been a long struggling battle with liquids/proteins/vitamins pretty much everything. But now I notice I have not been going to the bathroom regular if I'm lucky if it's once a week and that's probably because I get nervous and take M.Of M. To help me. Is this normal? And does anyone have any suggestions?

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Once a week is not very healthy. I think I heard somewhere that you should go at least once a day. You should make sure you are drinking enough Water, that really helps the bowels get a move on. Also take a stool softener/laxative everyday. Besides that what I do is those wax suppositories. That's only if I have gone a day or 2 and still haven't pooped. This is a common problem, your surgeon can also give you some recommendations too.

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i say milk it, as in milk of magnesia.. plus it helps a little with gas..

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11 days post op for me today and still no BM....

:( Did take a dose of M of M last night. Getting plenty of Water and have been eating pureed for 6 days...I do go for my 2 week post op appointment tomorrow and will see what they suggest if I haven't moved today! Blessings~Melanie:)

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