Hello, I was banded on 10/13 everything seems to be going good except no BM... Today is day 6. Should I be worried? Is there something I can take? I have lost 10lbs since 10/13 I guess it was all water. My doctor doesn't require any kind of pre-op diet. So yep, I'm sure there's a lot in there! :smile2: Has anyone else experienced this?

Most Bandsters deal with constipation at one time or another post-band. I dealt with it for like 5 months straight. Miralax was my friend. My PCP said to take it as often as I needed, once a day till I was regular... I still get stopped up occasionally and a few days of Miralax and I am good to go again... I tried the fiber, the juice, the yogurt, nothing was working... HTH!

Thanks so much!!! I'll be going to the drugstore tonight. :smile2:

You need to call your doc asap and ask him what you should take. Don't wait until monday!

OMG! really? should I be scared?

You should NOT be scared. This is very typical. I am POSITIVE that Miralax is the way to go. Non-habit forming, gentle, and everyone that has taken it has had good results. Take it from the constipation queen. Haha, what a title! :smile2:

you can have that title. ha ha ha

NO! Sorry don't mean to frighten you! But don't wait .... the longer you wait, the , um, harder it will be to get things moving. Better to take care of it now. If you've been taking a pain killer like vicodin, lortab, or hydrocodone (opiates) they are VERY constipating. Please call now! THEN post more! :smile2:

yep was taking hydrocodone every 4 hours for 2 days. so i'm in for a good ride with this one!

You might want to check with your doctor before buying Miralax; you know how different they ALL are! Mine told us "if you have the problem call ME and I'll tell you what to do" So try to check w/your doc first. :smile2:

Will do! Thanks to you both!

I am 2 weeks post surgery. I used Milk of Magnesia, after 6 days with no BM. Took 2 doses(at night), worked like a charm on the second day. After that, watching my fibre,lots of Water, so far no more problem. And because I was not eating much for the first week, it was not a bad one...I have taken codeine in the past and been so bad I thought I was going to die.

But do it soon.

If you can't get your doc, then do use either miralax, or milk of magnesia (I've seen them both mentioned here) whichever is your preference!

Good for you catching it now! :smile2:

My dr also said Miralax. I tried it for a few days but no luck. Now I am eating Shredded Wheat AND taking Miralax and it is doing wonders. The only thing is that the shredded wheat has 40 carbs. For a while I will have to deal with the trade off. Hopefully, things will get back to normal soon. I am almost 4 months out.

jazie

I take Benefiber everyday. It mixes in almost anything and you can not taste it. I also like the Crystal Light Live Active. Easy to take and keeps things movin'!

Miralax is a lifesaver.....