This maybe a little TMI but I was sleeved 1/21/13, and have yet to have a BM. I wasn't really worried at first because of being on liquids for a week post-op, but I started eating pureed this past Monday (5 days ago) and still haven't gone. This also did't really have me too worried because I'm not getting a lot of food in, only about 1 tablespoon in 2 maybe 3 times a day. But this morning I woke up and thought today was the day... I can feel it movin in there and I've been extra gassy (TMI again, I know) and when I go to the bathroom I feel like I have to go but noting happens. It's painful being in there and it's painful trying to get it out, my abs are hurting from all the pushing. I tried taking a hot shower, and thought about Miralax but it would take me forever to drink all of it... ANY suggestions are greatly appreciated, please help!!

I have been using mirlax, I was Sleeved the same day as you also I had a cup of tomato soup and I was running to the bathroom

how do you mix your mirlax? if i mix it to package directions, it will take me hrs to drink.

One dose of Miralax should dissolve in 8 oz of Water, juice, etc. It doesn't matter if it takes all day for you to drink it. Only problem is that it takes a few days to work and it sounds like you are pretty uncomfortable. I took it and it worked like a charm within about 3 days- 1 dose per day. You could also try Milk of Magnesia.

-Kendra

I don't know if its bad that I take this, but I've had constipation hell ever since I was sleeved, I'm 7 weeks out. I have to take a laxative, not milk of magnesia bc its disgusting lol but it's a generic tablet, Bisacodyl. The maximum dose is 3 tablets but all I need is 1 tablet now. Ive started taking it once a week now to help me go bc if I didn't I would never go and if I did try without it, it hurt SOO BADLY! So far its been working and I feel fine.

If you drink a hot beverage after, even plain water it'll make it work a bit faster.

Milk of mag well get you going take it tonight, go tomorrow. Good luck!

I had the same problem and read on here to take two fiber gummies. There are some made by FiberWell that are 5g of carbs (5g fiber) per serving. There is a coupon for them right now at Costco if you have one near you. Two of these around late afternoon makes the magic happen the next morning - like clockwork! It may be too early for you right now, so do try the Miralax. I did that first but I don't want to have to rely on Miralax to be able to do my business.

I am doc and a sleeve patient, but for my legal disclaimer - this is not official medical advice. Gotta keep the lawyers from making money off of me.

Miralax or MOM is typically the best way to go if the warm Soups or broth don't do it for you. You can actually do the miralax more than 1 time a day and it seems to work quicker. I would avoid the bisacodyl or senna products if possible because your body can get dependent on them over time. Some people require them though. I am a week ahead of you (Jan 14, 2013) and have hit the constipation wall. Started my miralax today. Good luck.

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At 7weeks I'd suggest adding chia seeds to your shakes. They will help a lot.

At 7weeks I'd suggest adding chia seeds to your shakes. They will help a lot.

Do you gel them first? How much do you add in to your shakes?

I've used Smooth Move tea but it does have Senna in it.

Amanda Rae

4-6 oz of apple juice does the trick for me. if that doesn't work Milk of Magnesia is the only other way that had worked for me when on pain meds.

Do you gel them first? How much do you add in to your shakes?

I add 2tblsp and put it in the fridge for 10-15 min. So, yes, semi gelled.

Thank you so much everybody. got some miralax tonight so hopefully things will get better, the thought of having to drink Milk of mag is enough to almost scare the poo out (i remember giving it to my son when he was little) ... yuck

MOM is disgusting. I'm having bowel movement issues as well, but I can't stomach MOM. My NUT recommends miralax as well.

I'm going to look move into it if the "magic" doesn't happen on its own.