I am a week post op and haven't had a bm I did mirlax two days ago and today what else can I do, I don't feel constipated and i still don't feel like I have to go I have been passing gas tho

I have a lot of experience on this issue. I am currently 11 months out. I ended up in the hospital, impacted right after surgery. My first BM was 11 days out. The fact that you are passing gas is a great thing. That means your bowels are working. I was advised by my doctor to take Milk of Magnesia at first. Unfortunately that didn't work for me. I put miralax in my shake every morning. Some people have had success using the tea called "smooth move" which is caffeine free and can be found in most grocery stores. The best thing you can do is call your surgeon and follow their directions. Your intake right now is limited...later on you can implement more fiber. Don't let it go to long. Learn from my experience. Prior to gaining weight I had issues with constipation. When I developed Type 2 Diabetes with the weight gain and put in Metformin. Metformin helped me stay regular but the diabetes resolved itself immediately after surgery. I hope this helps you...it will all work out just keep that communication going.

My Dr. recommended Dulcolax and Gas X Strips. I had gas a lot after surgery, but because everything we eat is liquid, there isn't a lot to make a BM with!

When I get stuck, it's Dulcolax or generic version to the rescue!

Ok thanks I have to go get me some because now I am constipated

I was told to start taking Miralax one to three times a day starting on day 3 post-op. At Four months out I now take a dose every other day and have no problems with constipation. Because we eat so much less than before, you will find that you will not go as much. My surgeon wants his patients to go every day or two.

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This was a GODSEND after my surgery (I'm 5 years out and still USE THIS DAILY). Constipation was my ONLY negative about my RNY surgery!!

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