Ok this is a crazy question ... and I am not trying to be immature or gross anyone out. But what's up with bowel movements and the band!! I have had a few bowel movements since being banded (Feb 6th a week 2morrow) but it's kinda forced. Called the Dr he said get some Phillips Milk of Magnesium and I did ... I kinda had runs for like 2-3 days cause I am still on liquids. But why isn't it like everyday like it used to be pre-band?!?! That scares me ... I am smart enough to know that my bowels are supposed to move atleast 2-3 times per day! Has this affected anyone else ... will it change soon. But I do hear alot of noises in my stomach than I did before I was banded LOL dont know whats going on in there LOL! But glad to say I am now down 27 pounds! Ready to get rid of this 6 pounds before I go back to the docs office on the 25th. I wanna be 299 or below LOL! I know it sounds crazy but I haven't seen the 2's in yrs! But please help I wanna take a sh!t LOL :scared2:... oh yeah and I must admit I have to get more water and protein in ... I will start 2morrow I have to pick up some more protein!:wink2:

Hey girlie, it was easily almost two weeks before I had to #2 at all. I didn't feel backed up or anything I just didn't have to go. I guess just from being on liquids my body was peeing it out rather than the other. And when it did decide it was time (just around the 2 week mark) there was no need for Milk of Magnesia or anything - it just happened and normally. But now I definitely don't #2 everyday like before - MAYBE every 2-3 days and I'm on pureed/mushies now.

Well done on the weight loss so far - keep kick @$$.

It's funny you started this thread, because I have been experiencing the same difficulty and it's gotten worse in the last few weeks!

So-o-o, I have now added metamucil to my daily regimen of Vitamins, Calcium, concentrated black cherry juice (for gout I had 2 weeks ago)!! And yes, it certainly has helped in that area--but I must say that the gas that accompanies it is a bit disconcerting!!

So I weigh it: constipation versus going well and having gas??!! I guess it has to be the latter!! (And like you, I am now drinking a minimum of 40 ounces of Water a day, along with all the other liquids I'm infusing!!)

Good luck to you! :scared2:

sadly...it's a common thing...and it lasts long...

partly because of a huge decrease in food intake...

partly because of lack of Fiber

Make sure you drink your Water like a crazy woman...

take benefiber (they are chewables)...or you can get the powder that goes in your drink...

Either way, later on...as you are able to eat more and exercise more, you'll find it happening more frequently...but for now, it is less frequent.

Good luck and congrats on your loss thus far!

Rain

and dont forget ...

liquids in, more than likely going to have liquids out.

I'm pre-op and have been worried about this subject because I already have issues, like I go every 2-3 days now. I'm gonna be down to like twice a month!:mad:

I used to be very regular but not any more. I now go every 2 - 3 days. I am not constipated I just don't eat enough and definitely don't eat enough fiber. I take Benefiber when I remember. I am also trying to eat more veggies. :mad:

I was NEVER an everyday kind of girl, but it's now more like every five days. I do use benefiber in my flavored Water, it hasn't change the frequency in movements, but they are not uncomfortable to pass. They were before I added the benefiber.

Tried to say that as delicate as I could!

You'll never go back to the 2-3 times a day. If you ask people what they REALLY do, most of the time it's not like that at all. Generally, people go from once a day to once every 2-3 days. You'll probably go for the latter category.

Oh, and for the person who said that they already go every 2-3 days, chances are you may add a day or so if it even happens that way. I wouldn't get scared about it.

EDIT: Keep in mind that everybody is different, though. Don't slack on the Water and fiber. Both of those are fantastic to promote normal GI movement. :mad: