So.... I'm 2 days post op... 4 total days on a clear liquid diet. I'm just wondering - how much should I be expecting to eliminate (poop)? It's all liquid right now and it's not a lot at all. Am I stopped up and should get some laxative assistance? Or is this to be expected till I actually ingest something with some substance? Looking for some feedback since the dr's office isn't open till tomorrow

Thanks in advance!

I still have issues with this. I just started taking a daily dose of MIRALAX.

I was 6 days post op and had returned to Protein shakes, creamed Soups before I had my first one. But with this new eating amounts I am not regular and it bothers me but I have to remember that what I eat for a whole day is probably what I would eat for a whole meal pre-banded. The amount coming in is less therefore I feel the amount going out will be less. Best of luck to you and I did take miralax for about a week but did not see much of a difference. My doctor suggested prune juice if you think you need to go and can't. She said its natural and gentle....I just can't do prune juice..YUCK!

Rose

If you followed your pre-op diet there's probably not that much fecal matter to excrete? And, just taking fluids now won't increase the amount that much. On the other hand, pain meds can slow your digestive system down to less than a crawl so unless you're feeling uncomfortable, let nature take it's course