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Ok it's exactly a week today since my surgery, and no BM this whole time. I took 2 ex lax pills crushed up yesterday, and nothing. I crushed 2 more today and so far nothing. It's obviously only been liquids for the last 3 weeks, and today is first day to incorporate puréed food. So obviously nothing should have come out in that area anyways right? I have no cramping or discomfort. I am having moments of flatulence ???? so I assume it's working right down there !? Anyone else experiencing similar issue? TIA ????

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No, you still need to go. Take Miralax and if you still don't go, call your doc. It's very serious.

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Houston we have landed ???????? lol sorry I had to lol

It's been a week, why so long I wonder. I would have assumed I'd if had major cramping and all, but nothing. At least now I know I'm good.

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It took me 5 days to have one but yeah def call the doctor if you don't go soon!

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I had the same issue and when I finally went the second week it was so painful. liquid Protein in your colon is like concrete! I take Purelax (CVS's brand of Miralax) every other day in my Water (it's tasteless) and I've been regular ever since!

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I had the same issue and when I finally went the second week it was so painful. Liquid Protein in your colon is like concrete! I take Purelax (CVS's brand of Miralax) every other day in my Water (it's tasteless) and I've been regular ever since!

Thanks for responding ???? I'm just ready for it to go back to normal lol.

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All those fluids will turn into soft stool, it's very important to go after that long. I could not go for 5 days. An enema may be helpful, or a finger. You gotta do what you gotta do. Not trying to be gross.

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All those fluids will turn into soft stool, it's very important to go after that long. I could not go for 5 days. An enema may be helpful, or a finger. You gotta do what you gotta do. Not trying to be gross.

I just hope this is temporary, I know this is an issue for us weight loss surgery people.

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Milk of Magnesia , an enema, and Water, water, then more water....... Once you have a BM then start using a stool softener , miralax is good but it will take a few days to kick in. But every one here is correct , not going can cause painful problems. So keep on top of it. Should not go more than 3 days without a BM. Post-op 9 months RNY.

Good luck.

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Milk of Magnesia , an enema, and Water, water, then more water....... Once you have a BM then start using a stool softener , miralax is good but it will take a few days to kick in. But every one here is correct , not going can cause painful problems. So keep on top of it. Should not go more than 3 days without a BM. Post-op 9 months RNY.

Good luck.

Thanks for responding ???? I'm doing the milk of magnesia, it's been doing of. It might be time for enema.

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O.k. When this happened to me , I took Mialax every hour for 3 hours then again before bed with a dose of MOM(milk of Mag)

I managed to go the next morning. Other WLS patients have needed enemas.

For the 1st month -6 weeks you should be on a stool softener daily.

Remember if you don't drink ,you won't poop.

Eventually you will get on a schedule, for example if I don't go in two days I start my stool softener, then if I still have not gone after the 3rd or 4th day it is MOM time.

Some of us take stool softeners as a daily requirement, but we need to be careful as our bodies can become dependent on them.

I take Benefibre daily (3 teaspoons) but I make damn sure I get 64 oz Water in with it .

I only have to use the softener (miralax) and or MOM about once every other month or so.

Good luck ......

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O.k. When this happened to me , I took Mialax every hour for 3 hours then again before bed with a dose of MOM(milk of Mag)

I managed to go the next morning. Other WLS patients have needed enemas.

For the 1st month -6 weeks you should be on a stool softener daily.

Remember if you don't drink ,you won't poop.

Eventually you will get on a schedule, for example if I don't go in two days I start my stool softener, then if I still have not gone after the 3rd or 4th day it is MOM time.

Some of us take stool softeners as a daily requirement, but we need to be careful as our bodies can become dependent on them.

I take Benefibre daily (3 teaspoons) but I make damn sure I get 64 oz Water in with it .

I only have to use the softener (miralax) and or MOM about once every other month or so.

Good luck ......

Thanks ???? it's definitely an every day battle lol

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I am having this same issue with lots of pain too. I am postop day 4 and I finally had a BM but I still have ridiculous gas pain. Hoping all this will resolve soon.

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I am having this same issue with lots of pain too. I am postop day 4 and I finally had a BM but I still have ridiculous gas pain. Hoping all this will resolve soon.

Just keep up on the stuff you are taking for it, and it'll keep ya going.. Not as often as you'd like, but keeps it moving, so no bowel obstruction.. My kidneys hurt for 2 days that first week. I didn't go for 7 days, that sucked a$$ ???? good luck

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Lack of a bowel movement is VERY common after any surgery that requires anesthesia, and especially so with a bariatric surgery, since you're typically going without food for several days before and after your surgery date. I would recommend starting a daily regiment of Miralax or Colase (stool softeners). I'd skip the laxative unless you start to feel discomfort and need a "boost" - the cramping that laxatives cause can be quite unpleasant! Miralax and Colase, on the other hand, do not induce intestinal cramping - instead they bring extra Water into the intestines, which produces larger, softer, smoother bowel movements that are easier to have.

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