I am almost 7days post op and I haven't gone #2 !! Is this normal ?? I don't feel like I have to go but is it ok?

Im post op 7 days too...I just went today. what did the job was greek yogurt mixed with isopure whey protein. ..the full scoop... 1 hr later...voila!

Really?? I had a few spoons of cream of wheat and two spoons of yogurt and I am in pain now on my right side spasming to my stomach not sure what caused it ... Could be gas I took gasx but no changes ... The pain comes and does... God I hope it has nothing to do with the constipation ... Lord help me!!!

I feel you I'm 3 weeks post op today and I can count on one hand how many times I've had a BM... A few people have suggested drinking smooth move and mirlax I think that's it. I can't tell I go regularly ugh

My Doctor had told me the first two weeks , I may not go. You're only really drinking fluids, so you're not really producing waste in the form of a bowel movement, just urine. I'll be freaking out soon, too, though, as I'm very regular and when I don't go I feel bloated. 12/29 sleeve date.

Milk of magnesia did the trick for me, then added colace on a regular basis. Drink plenty of fluids to help it work.

My mother recently had RNY. She went to the ER because she hasn't had a bowl movement for a week and to find out she was dehydrated and constipated. You might want to see your doctor just to make sure everything is going normal.

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Keep on top of things. I am 8 weeks post and my first 4 BMs were horrible. I too didn't go for a week at a time. I take Peri-Colace daily now. That first BM required two doses of Miralax, one milk of Magnesia and two full bottles of Magnesium Citrate and those burned all the way down. Please don't let it get so bad. I believe it was 14 days before I went and at 11 days I was in agony. I started taking meds at 7 days. I urge you to start now. I thought I was going to have to go to the ER.

My first and second BM I felt like I had to dig it out with a spoon because of the time between each movement. I now take Miralax everyday and I don't have anymore problems.

Hi guys I finally had a BM this morning ... It all happened naturally..today is my 6th day post op ????

My hardest days were days 4 and 5 after surgery. I can honestly say I was miserable from not having a bowel movement. I had absolutely no pain from surgery, just that. It was so uncomfortable to even sit down. I was 5 minutes away from going to the emergency room. Then I used Milk of Magnesia to get things moving and finally on the 5th day I hand a bowel movement. I don't think it is anything to mess around with. Luckily, I've been regular since then.

Best of luck!

Hi Kris...the greek yogurt works...you have to eat most on the small 5oz serving...it will tak about 1.5hr to eat but the results will get you to go. I got the same results today. But also drink your water and do plenty of walking

Jbsmooth I like Greek yogurt but I am afraid to try dairy again... Last night I mixed a tad bit is milk in my cream is wheat it had me on my knees praying to Jesus alll night !!

Krisstep when you get past the horrible feeling from using milk in cream of wheat, you might try a little of the yogurt. I have become lactose intolerant since my surgery but it does not include yogurt, cheeses etc, only the milk stuff is a problem for me. If it is a problem I think there are things for lactose intolerant people to take before they have dairy and it works for them to solve the problem.

Oh sorry to hear that...you may need to call the doctor with that kind of pain. See if your dr can prescribe something