Got the band on 7/21, today is 7/25 and still no burping, farting, or pooping. Should I take a laxative, or leave it be?

Since you're not taking in any solid food theres no reason you would be having a bm. There is nothing solid to pass out of your body because nothing solid has gone in. You should be on liquids only, and not everybody has gas or burping , etc. If you're feeling ok with no problems, I wouldn't try to force anything, just letting your body heal is a big enough job in itself. Hope all us well otherwise ! Good luck and keep us posted !!

Same surgery day as you. No BM, but gas from my toot finally started last night. I'm not expecting much to happen this week...staying positive as long as I feel good. Will find out at post op appt. Good luck!

Edited July 26, 201511 yr by teitei636

Thanks, guys! Yeah but what about the solid food I ate the day before surgery? Well, turned out okay: I went for a long walk this morning and then when I got back home it finally happened. I'm just glad to know that things are working and moving.

I was day 4 post op and no BM so I took a laxative that night and the next morning... Well let's just say I felt lighter.

I went 10 days without a BM. And let me tell you, you don't realize what a relief it is to have one until you go that long without one, lol. ☺️ I used to have at least 2 BM's a day before surgery. Could basically set my clock to the AM one. Now though it's not unusual to go 2-3 days. It's just the norm now.