Has anyone had problems with constipation after lap band surgery? My lap band was done on August 5th and I'm having problems.

I had lap and 2 days ago I ha s a lot of gas and constipation also even days before surgery because if fasting . I need advice on what to do to get things moving so I get some relief.

After past surgeries I have had constipation that was brought on due to the pain medication (sensitive to codine -which is apparently common) my doctor recommended that laxatives be taken post surgery to help with movements

@@Jellybean67 definitely! I tended to constipation before getting my band and now that I eat so much less in terms of salads, etc. (I ate HUGE bowls of veggies), I have to be sure I'm getting enough Fiber. It took six months or so for me to find a new normal. I eat chia seeds which really help me and drink aloe Vera with my cranberry Water. And I bought a Squatty Potty, which is basically just a high stool so the knees are up for better positioning. There is good data out there about how we are meant to squat, not perch -- anatomy of the colon.

The time right after surgery was serious constipation for me -- even though I didn't use pain medication, being put under really slowed my digestion and on day four or five I had to take something for it. I was surprised in all the pre-op this was never addressed. Good luck to you!