female only Bowel movements

[LadyKatie 61]

I'm never comfortable talking about bowel movements, but I'm not sure if everything is normal. I am 19 days post-op and four days ago I had my first solid bm. (I was on liquids until 14 days out) I have taken that one solid bm an that's it. I haven't gone since. I was going regularly prior to surgery and going regularly after surgery (although diarrhea).

Any help?

[luckysmomma 407]

It takes awhile for things to back to normal . . .I am 12 weeks out - still not normal...

[LadyKatie 61]

It takes awhile for things to back to normal . . .I am 12 weeks out - still not normal...

Oh good, I was so concerned lmao!

[lookingforwardnotback 71]

I agree... 11 weeks out and just moving in the right direction!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

This is one of those little things they rarely warn you about ahead of time. The post op diet has very little Fiber in it....thus few people have regular BMs for a while. Many people suffer from Constipation starting around the 6-8 week mark. I know I did. Using chia seeds in my Protein Shakes helped, but the thing that helped the most was a small serving of fiber one Cereal everyday. I doubt you are ready for that just yet, but keep it in mind for later down the line. I'm not a big fan of processed foods but fiber one is the exception that I believe is worth it.

[LadyKatie 61]

Thanks ill remember that. Ill have to ask my nut if i can add chia seeds now or maybe take something to keep me regular haha.

[thedivinemsQ 89]

Thanks ill remember that. Ill have to ask my nut if i can add chia seeds now or maybe take something to keep me regular haha.

I was having that issue preop, but when I moved to full liquids I was drinking low sodium v8 with fiber and it totally did the trick!

[BethinPA 305]

Miralax is a life saver!!

[bettyb71 38]

I was sleeved 4 days ago, when should I expect my first bm? I keep thinking it's going to happen but then nothing. My doc told me to take colace, but cutting open those gels tastes like death! Amy suggestions?

[LadyKatie 61]

I had diarrhea 4 days post op and continued to have it until 15 days post-op when I had my first solid. It's different for everyone. My doctor told

Me to take milk of magnesium if I didn't go after 4 days post op.

[thedivinemsQ 89]

I had diarrhea 4 days post op and continued to have it until 15 days post-op when I had my first solid. It's different for everyone. My doctor told

Me to take milk of magnesium if I didn't go after 4 days post op.

Kcolli28 I think you and I are on similar paths we hit onederland same time and I am having the same pooping pattern it seems. How far out from surgery are you? I know I won't start to normalize until I start getting some Protein, but I'm not allowed for another 6 days.

[LadyKatie 61]

Kcolli28 I think you and I are on similar paths we hit onederland same time and I am having the same pooping pattern it seems. How far out from surgery are you? I know I won't start to normalize until I start getting some protein' date=' but I'm not allowed for another 6 days. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

That is so weird! I am 4 weeks out. I am getting solid goods in now but still not normal

[LadyKatie 61]

Kcolli28 I think you and I are on similar paths we hit onederland same time and I am having the same pooping pattern it seems. How far out from surgery are you? I know I won't start to normalize until I start getting some protein' date=' but I'm not allowed for another 6 days. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

And congrats on hitting onderland!

[Aline728 301]

liquid colace still softers in warm cup of lemon crystal lite in am and at bed helps me cause it was à painful issue just last week....14 days postop..

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

You can take stool softeners. They are tiny. You don' t have to open them or crush them. The easiest thing until you get to eat more fruit and veggies is Miralax.