Is this normal?

[Ms. Mannix 21]

I started my liquid diet Saturday & I haven't pooped yet. Should I be concerned?

[lisa2job 130]

get use to this!! totally normal, your not taking in anything but liquids now , so it will be different than when you eat things .....you dont really have anything to poop out ....

[Jiggly Puff 53]

I had the same concern. Kind of an odd feeling that you know something should be happening, but it's not. I'm just over a week out and I haven't had any movements since I left the hotel in Mexico. And that was only because of the 2 popsicles I had. They went right through me. But now that I'm only drinking shakes and Water, I got nothin'. lol,

[newat52 1,612]

Yes, if you are taking in Protein in your liquids you need to poop. Post op the same. The liquid is typically very high in protein and very low in Fiber. It can get really bad. Miralax or MOM may be necessary.

[Rox 200]

You can try Milk of Magnesia 1X per day, and a stool softener, because the longer it doesn't happen the harder it is

[Beach Lover 1,084]

I take 2 colace everyday and this helps a lot!

[Pangur 19]

I'm on pre-op diet of liquids - day 3 - and I go a lot....it's all liquid (sorry for the TMI) but I am going.

[Ms. Mannix 21]

Hi.... i spoke with the surgeon and he approved a tablespoon of MOM. I'm good now. Thank you all for your suggestions... My surgeon said this site was a great go to place for advice and support.....

[PGee 318]

Miralax is my best friend on this pre-op diet.....good luck!