Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

still feeling bloated

galadriel535

Recommended Posts

galadriel535    43

galadriel535
Posted

Hi: I got the sleeve on 12-23, no BM yet: is this normal? So gassy and feeling bloated. :(

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sweeteyes504    66

sweeteyes504
Posted

@@galadriel535 I had my sleeve on 22DEC14. Just 6 days ago an i had my 1st BM. Today with the help of taking 2 stool softners. Prior 2 bed last nite....

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

bobbyswife    862

bobbyswife
Posted

It's normal for it to take a week or a little longer, but check with your surgeon to see when and if you should take any kind of laxative.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

MyssJones    84

MyssJones
Posted

@@galadriel535 Try to lay off the artificial sweeteners (crystal light, sugar free stuff). After 5 days post op I gave up on the artificial sugar and the gas pain and bloat subsided completely.

My sleeve just doesn't respond well to them.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

BLERDgirl    6,417

BLERDgirl
Posted

I was started on colace & omeprazole in the hospital. I had my first BM 2 days after I came home. I passed gas like crazy the day after I came home.For some walking helps move the gas along.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

galadriel535    43

galadriel535
Posted

Thanks everyone. I will call my doctor tomorrow.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sweeteyes504    66

sweeteyes504
Posted

My dr had the stool softners on the list 2 by things for the house 2 have when I got home .... here's a few lists i made from hers if they help anyone

post-233754-14198201586832_thumb.jpg

post-233754-1419820174269_thumb.jpg

post-233754-14198201955279_thumb.jpg

post-233754-14198202125564_thumb.jpg

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

maria88    11

maria88
Posted

My doc said that I needs to have BM no later than 4 days post-op. I took milk of magnesia, mom bought me Philips cherry flavored, then I ended up using a rectal suppository. Also said i should have a BM minimal 3x a week... But I was regular before surgery, once every morning, and I'm back to that schedule again... Definitely talk to your doctor though.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

maria88    11

maria88
Posted

As for the gassy and bloating... They pump air into you to be able to use the various cameras and perform the surgery. That air gets absorbed slowly, so yes that's very normal... I was also told that walking helps with that.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

galadriel535    43

galadriel535
Posted

Had a BM today...not a fun experience...gas is slowly going...thanks every one. I'll be sure to talk to doctor tomorrow.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sweeteyes504    66

sweeteyes504
Posted

Probiotics are a charm too ;)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Katie K Kitt    12

Katie K Kitt
Posted

Hey question - why would you have a BM if on Clear Liquids? Or are most people not on clear liquids for a week after surgery? Also do you get a BM if you are just on liquid shakes?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Nikkidoodlebug    120

Nikkidoodlebug
Posted

That was the worst part after surgery. After a little bit, it will get better. I took a laxative to help me. Good luck!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×