I am 6 days post op. Today I was able to partake of my protein shakes. They went in and immediately came out. I wasn't surprised because it happened before the surgery so I was expecting it. What I wasn't expecting was for everything I put in to come out just as fast. When should I expect to have a normal bowel movement?

It might be the type of shake you are using. Almost any powdered shake except powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury goes right through me and some pre-mixed do not work. I can use premier Protein vanilla premixed, but because the reaction can be so bad I am afraid to try any others.

I'll order it immediately. But I'm having the same issue with the fat free soups as well.

Jij ,

I had the same problem. I could do the EAS carb control chocolate. I think it was because there was almost no suger. I tried a glass of Water downed apple juice and boy that was bad. I added puree last week and started softer stuff this week and it hasnt happened so I think its a mix of healing, adjusting, too much in the sleeve etc..

This stage ofcourse has started to have the opposite effect!!!!

Diarrhea is common in the beginning. Once you start moving up in the stages, you will most likely be back on here talking about constipation. I had the case of rrhea once I started drinking more shakes.

I had horroble diarrhea in the begining. Sometimes 6 times a day.It wasnt till I was 1.5 moths out before I started having normal bowel movements