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One week post op-is this normal?

Hey everyone! I am one week and one day post op and still on full liquids. I went from being totally constipated which I know is normal anyway post surgery, especially abdominal, to now the total opposite. [emoji20] My liquids are the same, I haven't introduced anything new: same soups/broth/protein drinks. I'm struggling to get all my water in and now this. Ugh! Is this just my body adjusting?? Anyone else have anything similar? Thanks guys!

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  • I don't think anyone has normal BMs postop. It seems about 65% get constipated, and the rest have diarrhea. It may last until you are on solids. Try taking probiotics. Won't hurt, might help.

  • I started with the worst constipation of my life to water then would have liquid stool once or twice a week. Finally stabilized around 2 months.

  • I think I'd follow up with your doctor. They can make sure everything's on track and give suggestions on how to make it stop. Si sorry it's so rough! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 191 GW 135

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I don't think anyone has normal BMs postop. It seems about 65% get constipated, and the rest have diarrhea.

It may last until you are on solids. Try taking probiotics. Won't hurt, might help. You can open the capsules and sprinkle in liquid (if the capsules bother your tummy).

I'm 8 weeks post op and am suffering too- I think that's why I haven't lost in 2 weeks- I'm full of **** ! Dr said to try miralax- I had colace at home so I'm trying that now until I can get to the store. It's the worst!!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

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I'm 8 weeks post op and am suffering too- I think that's why I haven't lost in 2 weeks- I'm full of **** ! Dr said to try miralax- I had colace at home so I'm trying that now until I can get to the store. It's the worst!!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135


I'm having another rough day. Still on full liquids and still drinking all the same things but major stomach cramping and running to the bathroom. I haven't even had my vitamin yet bc I'm so sick of it making me nauseated so that didn't cause it. I'm mostly irritated that I'm trying so hard to get my water in and then this happens. At least I was home when it hit. Ugh.


I had severe constipation after my gastric bypass. My doctor told me to take milk of magnesia twice a day until I got the runs, then to cut back until I was going twice a day. This has worked like magic for me. I'm prone to constipation anyway because I take massive amounts of pain meds. Sometimes it does cause liquid bms but it is worth it! It is such an easy solution to constipation. One I have been looking for almost all my

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I'm having another rough day. Still on full liquids and still drinking all the same things but major stomach cramping and running to the bathroom. I haven't even had my vitamin yet bc I'm so sick of it making me nauseated so that didn't cause it. I'm mostly irritated that I'm trying so hard to get my water in and then this happens. At least I was home when it hit. Ugh.



I think I'd follow up with your doctor. They can make sure everything's on track and give suggestions on how to make it stop.
Si sorry it's so rough!



Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 191 GW 135

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