This may be a weird question but I'm three days post op and had tons of gas but still haven't passed a bowel. Anyone know when that will happen. I'm getting a little bit worried! :help:

It took me 9 days, called my nurse, they weren't too concerned either. Nature finally took its course.

Warm apple juice helps when things get backed up, also prune juice. I was told the warm apple juice is ok during the liquid phase, prune juice may not be as it is not clear. It needs to be 100% apple juice, unfiltered is better but not nessary. I'm almost 18 months out and still do the warm juice thing on occasion. ~Mandy

I was banded 3/4/11. Still no bm. Was starting to worry but I haven't been eating much of anything. Mostly liquids. Soups. I just figured there was nothing in there to come out. Going to add benefiber now and see if that helps. Thanks for the tips.

I had just the opposite problem until I realized that I was drinking too much juice. All better now!