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OMG I have not had a SHIT since I had my surgery last firday (12/7/07) I know I am going to have problems when it finally comes anyone else has this problem. I am taking Fiber but not everyday lots of Gas but ....not the real deal yet

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I went twice my first week out, both were Milk of Magnesia induced. Try some of that ... you'll spend all the time on the toilet you could ever want. Not to be gross, but it'll be a "loose stool", which means no pushing.

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Try the Milk of Magnesia, but be careful... I was so desperate I took the largest recommended dose thinking I'd need it... BOY WAS I WRONG. After that, I began to experience some regularity.

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Hi Tomecia,

I haven't had the surgery yet but I would suggest warm prune juice. That's Big Mama's remedy for that. I'm looking forward to the surgery and hope this will be of some help to you.

5'11", 301lbs., BMI = 41

12/11/07 - Initial Seminar

12/18/07 - Dietician & Therapist Appt.

01/03/07 - Mtg. w/ Dr. Erhlich

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I'm experiencing the SAME thing. Banded 12/10/07, last Monday and I haven't gone since before the surgery. I realize I'm on all liquids, but COME ON. I'm soo bloated, and my scale isn't moving anymore, but I'm barely consuming any calories. I'm going to try the milk of magnesia because this has got to stop. Also, the pain meds make you constipated. Glad you've gone, now what about me?!!!;)

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Lord have mercy, I've been like clockwork. I take it you all didn't have to have the barium/swallow study post op? I can tell ya, the barium flushed everything ... EVERYTHING! But, I've been regular. Apple juice or apple sauce work, also.

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I had the barium pre-op and Post-op Upper GI, and it still didn't do anything!!!! I just bought some Milk of Magenesium. I'm going to take it tonight, I'm so bloated and have this awful full feeling. I weighed 2 pds heavier then I did yesterday!!! This needs to happen SOON.

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I found a good over-the-counter laxative - Miralax. You mix it in Water (can reduce dosage if you want). It doesn't get thick, and you really can't taste it. It seems to be gentle, too!

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