So I have been doing great post sleeve up until the last 2 days. I was having a BM every other day since surgery up until about 5 days ago. It has been 5 days since my last BM and I am getting seriously backed up to the point that its very painful. I have been taking a stool softener, milk of magnesia and today my first suppository. Nothing seems to be working and I seriously feel I might hurt myself if I try and push it out.

Any other ideas?

Once this passes what should I be doing/easting to prevent this from happening again?

I know I need more Fiber in my diet but can anyone give me some examples... I don't want to add to many carbs to my diet so please keep that in mind.

thank you

miralax. it doesnt work immediately but it doesnt hurt. you go naturally without the omg the cramps. i was in the same situation a few days ago. it took a day but its awesome.

Milk of Magnesia has worked great for me. Maybe you need a bigger dose? I take it at night before bed and it's perfect. You could try a Fleet enema. I also use Konsly powder added to my protein shakes. It doesn't have any carbs.

Try Senokot S - It has stool softener and Gentle natural laxative. Also add Benefiber to your water or protein shakes. Its soluble fiber and you cant taste it at all. I just had a Tummy Tuck and prevented alot of constipation with the Senokot S since pain meds tend to constipate. Good luck!

Ok if you are impacted you might want to try an enema if you try that "hold" it in for a little while if you can... If that doesn't work it might have to be "manually" dealt with by a doctor sorry

'Manually dealt with' - don't even like people wagging their finger in my face!

By a doctor you pig!

Dean I'm just trying to help here!!

Mike for a while there I was only going every couple of days.

I tried adding a fibre suppliment, but it didn't do the trick.

I got a vitamix a week ago, and I've been having a green smoothie everyday. It's as regular as it was 'back in the day'. You could set your watch too it.

By a doctor you pig!

Dean I'm just trying to help here!!

oi are you calling me a pig because I'm

a. a man

b. a copper

c. a pig

or

d. all of the above

???

Oh, look who finally came up with some advice

I thought this was a topic I could contribute to.

I normally give people the shits .........

Hehehe

Mmmmmm donuts.

Lol......

Chia is really good for constipation and loads of other stuff.

http://thescienceofeating.com/2013/02/11/double-chocolate-chia-seed-doughnuts/

I got a vitamix a week ago, and I've been having a green smoothie everyday. It's as regular as it was 'back in the day'. You could set your watch too it.

Can you give me some details on whats in your green smoothie... recipe?