I had my gastric sleeve on October 17 so I’m one weeks post-op and I can’t poop!

Even on my pre-op diet I was going to the bathroom (every few days) because I was allowed to eat salads.

Now on my post-op diet I’m just on protein and water and broth. I’m concerned but in reality I believe I have nothing in my digestive system to get out

Hi there,

Had my sleeve operation on the 20th. I haven't gone either. Called doc today nurse said to take milk of magnesia. I'm still in alot of pain as well but all else seems good.

Same with me.... had mine the 17th and no go yet ....talked with the nutritionists today and they said use miralax and Benefiber ?

I just had my sleeve surgery yesterday. Constipation has been on my mind. Nurse said miralax should help

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I was sleeved 9/25/17. Constipation hit me at week 2. Take milk of magnesia to empty yourself out.... and take 2 stool softeners a day... that's what I am doing now

Update everyone! I drank milk of magnesia and it worked! However a mix of hard stool and bad diarrhea. But honestly it’s better than nothing!! I was feeling like crap not getting anything out and I feel so much better

Same here! Yay!

Same here very constipated 1week post op. I tried fleet suppositories and it helped . Made it easy and not straining to poop.

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Please don't assume there is nothing in your system to get out. Those were my same thoughts and I ended up in the ER at 1.5 weeks pre-op. The worst experience I have ever had.

Had the same problem. Metamucil, benefiber, Miralax never worked for me, even milk of magnesia. Glycerin suppositories did magic!

milk of magnesia is my friend. I learned the hard way, if a few days go by with out a BM... I'm jammed. MoM clears it right out!

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I think the protein drinks stop me up. Having to take milk of magnesia and slowly getting some relief. I'm 2 weeks post op. Im hoping it gets better but going to try stool softeners too


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I’m exactly 1 week post-op RNY and haven’t had a BM in 8 days. Mind you I have been on clear liquids & jello for 2 weeks (1 week pre-op and 1 week post-op). I don’t feel the urge or constipated however. I don’t know if there’s anything really in there to pass. Should I be worried or take milk of magnesia just in case?

Had the same problem. Metamucil, benefiber, Miralax never worked for me, even milk of magnesia. Glycerin suppositories did magic!

also, flex seeds helped even better. Take about 2 spoons of flex seeds (better raw seeds) put in about 16 oz ceramic jar and put hot boiled water and cover. Drink up to 3 times a day when cools off. Morning doze better on empty stomach.

I had my sleeve on 10/17 also. Been having the same problem. So I ate some flavored applesauce and the fruit did the trick for me.

I’m exactly 1 week post-op RNY and haven’t had a BM in 8 days. Mind you I have been on clear liquids & jello for 2 weeks (1 week pre-op and 1 week post-op). I don’t feel the urge or constipated however. I don’t know if there’s anything really in there to pass. Should I be worried or take milk of magnesia just in case?

I went while in the hospital then when I came home. Nothing for 7 days. I didn't feel like there was anything their either but then all of a sudden my actual stomach hurt and I felt nauseous. I went to the surgeon and he ordered a CT just in case and I was blocked up but it was further in and just wasn't able to move. i had a full enema to move it. Since then I've had to take Movicol and Actilax softener to make sure it keeps going. At this stage you could take a stool softener and see if it comes through. If you are eating it will be there. They told me prune juice and benefibre too

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