I know its a gross subject, but how is it? Are they pretty normal or has anyone experienced anything out of the usual?

Thanks

Well there's a thread that gets your attention! I'm recently banded so I don't think I'm a good example. I'm on liquids only and let's just say this: liquids in, liquids out. If you get my meaning.....

LOL

I've been banded for about 5 months now and no longer have bowel movements. I sweat a lot and am a little irritable, but other than that I'm fine, dammit, so get off my back!!

But seriously, they seem to be normal, just probably smaller and fewer, due to the smaller portions.

Lets say I have learned my lesson and recommend stool softener. It can be pretty hard (haha) to twist on the toilet after and "help yourself" along a bit. Gross. I had a couple days before the 1st one where I tried a baby suppository and Milk of Magnesia. Always take a softener when taking pain meds!

i have been constipated since i had the surgery june 13. i am thinking it is due to the pain meds, too. i bought some colace today and hope things work out.

but here is what i dont understand---little babies are on a liquid diet and they have some whopper BMs!! how come i cant?

Yeah, liquid in = liquid out in the first stages.

But overall for me, totally normal. I eat carbs though - tend to have muesli for Breakfast or oatmeal most mornings, I eat wholegrain bread, I eat plenty of fruit and veges and am not very tight, so I get enough fibre to keep things moving.

I can become a little constipated if I dont watch it, only in the sense that I might not go ever day. I've never had to take anything, and I dont need a fibre supplement.

I'm almost 1 month out- on mushies (primarily protein shakes with some soft foods cause I'm picky) - for me, even getting in 60 oz of fluid a day, I'm constipated and need to take colace. I hope the capsules don't get stuck after my first fill! Fiber is good if you take enough water in otherwise it constipates

I have started adding Benefiber to all my Protein shakes. Changed my life! Two solid movements a day! Never had that before surgery!

It's also great for your heart and doesn't change the taste or texture of your shake! I highly recommend it to all who have bowel movement problems.

My BM's are just as frequent as they were before banding, but they are definitely harder to get out sometimes. Kind of like little pellets. I wouldn't call it constipation in my case.

Very helpful thread thanks for doing the asking!

Benefibre it is tomorrow. Sure hope to get things going again.

Thanks a gain for the useful info.

Love this board!!!!!!!!!

ha I so agree with the liquids in liquids out thats been my case for 2 weeks now, looking forward to mushie (ewwww)

I was banded 2 days ago and I can't get too far from a toilet. Like one post said "liquid in, liquid out". My stomach rumbles the minute after I take one sip of anything and out it comes it seems.