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

I take two ducolax in the morning and two Smooth Move capsules at 8:00 pm daily. It works daily. A little cramping, but I go everyday. If you cannot find the Smooth Move capsules, they also make it in a tea.

OMG! 32 days out and I am still having issues. I only have a BM every 3-4 days and more often than not it’s the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced as far as BM is concerned. Today I almost missed work because I was too weak after to even stand up! I’m gonna order some smooth move tea from Amazon for sure!
Anyone have any good reviews for the squatty pottie? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

I took miralax in Powerade zero on post op day 3 to avoid problems. I had a history of constipation before surgery so I’m sure not trying to make it worse after! Also have MoM on standby since that seems to be what works quickly for a lot of folks on here. The miralax made me feel gurgley and a bit bloated so MoM might be the way to go for awhile.

I prefer a glass of warm salt water over using any chemicals/medicine. It is rough to choke down, so I just pinch my nose.

Invest in a Squatty Potty. Might be some of the best $ you'll ever spend..

I still have issues with constipation. I take Ducolax.
I was told protein binds you up.
I am not complaining. I use to have IBS and went to bathroom
Everytime I put something to eat in my mouth.

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OMG! 32 days out and I am still having issues. I only have a BM every 3-4 days and more often than not it’s the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced as far as BM is concerned. Today I almost missed work because I was too weak after to even stand up! I’m gonna order some smooth move tea from Amazon for sure!
Anyone have any good reviews for the squatty pottie? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Costco has 2 squatty potties in a package and I picked them up I’m short 5’2” and it doesn’t help me much. I’m not sure if I’m just short or if it’s just my body it doesn’t work for. Lots of friends recommended it so I know it works for them.

I love my squatty potty! I’m on a lot of iron and each time I take an iron pill I also take a colace. In the beginning I needed the glycerin suppositories too. But now, just the colace with iron and my squatty potty and I’m good to go!