I was sleeved on 9/11/13...everything was going great until my 2nd week post surgery.

I started experiencing severe gas and I'm not talking a little oops here n there, I'm talking gas trapped in my chest.

I try to burp it out, I try to rock back n forth on the toilet to release it out that way...yet nothing!

Did I mention..not one bowel movement since I got home on 9/12.

Been on the phone with my Dr this morning, he suggested magnesium citrate, so I bought a bottle and plan to stay in for the day.

Gosh I really hope this works, I'm in so much pain with the pressure coming from both ends I just want a big blowout of relief!!!

Anyone else that's 6months-1year post surgery ever experience this dilemma...please do tell...it helps the rest of us rookies.

Thank you

You might want to try GAS-X strips.

I had horrible gas cramps 4 days post op and GasX has been a savior... I take it after every meal and have had little to no problems since... As far as constipation - I was told 200 mg of Colace a day and if that doesn't work add one dose (2 if necessary) of Miralax for 3 days... It has worked pretty well for me... There are lots of people that use milk of magnesia on here and swear by it! Good luck!

Ouch!! I was sleeved on 9/9 and the week after surgery I was going number two then I just stopped. I was so uncomfortable!! I started taking mirelax and after the second dose I went. I take it every night now with hot tea and I go to the bathroom about every other day.

You really want to stay on top of this. Add fiber into your diet. I am 6 months post op, and I feel lucky if I can use the bathroom once a week. You will also notice once you start adding food an protein in more that at times you will get a very loose BM, but most of the time it will be a chore to go.

Thanks for all of your tips. I went and bought the gas x strips, mirilax & papaya enzymes. Everything has helped tremendously!