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?Poop (or lack there of)

I am 6 days out from sleeve to rny revision & still have not pooped. I am finally passing gas, but I do not feel any urge to have a bowel movement. I have been taking Dulcolax stool softener a couple times a day, but still nothing. Was wondering if MOM or Mirilax is the way to go? I am also having a sharp pain under by left breast/rib cage. Hurts to take a deep breath. Anyone else experience this?
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  • S@ssen@ch
    S@ssen@ch

    6 days is a long time to go without moving your bowels even when you're not taking in a lot. You may want to contact your surgeon to let him know and ask what his preferences are in this situation.

  • KarenLR75
    KarenLR75

    Thanks everyone. I've just been taking Dulcolax/Colace and nothing has happened. I'm on day 3 post-op but I had not have a BM 2 days prior to surgery. We just found some MOM that is still sealed (n

  • Project Me
    Project Me

    I’m about 5 months out. So I used to used smooth love tea which worked! But it comes with cramps and discomfort in my lower abdomen. The last two weeks. I’ve been drinking straight up celery juice

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On 8/19/2019 at 3:59 PM, Project Me said:

Depending on how big of a bunch you have, I usually will do about 12 individual stalks. Roughly 16 oz. I don’t include the the middle small ones and I take out the yellow leaves bc it makes it bitter if I leave it. Hope it works for you!

I used to love celery juice... So you have had no issues drinking it post surgery? I have heard celery is bad but perhaps thats only the raw solid celery vs juice?

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