I hate to even ask this, but can anyone advise if it's normal to have a SOLID (although limited) bowel movement during your first week post-op while in the clear-liquids-only phase?

I have a suspicion that my wife thinks I've been munching on the side, which I have NOT been doing, but I want to head this one off at the pass if an accusation comes about!

Thank you!

Yes, it can happen. It does. Our bodies are unique miraculous machines that often work in their own ways, regardless of science or logic.

Edited December 14, 200817 yr by RestlessMonkey

I started having them day 4 post-op - I was surprised since I was on liquids but after being constipated for 4 days, I was just happy to go.

I was banded on Thursday, Dec 11 and I have had only BM. As a RN, I'm a bit worried also. On a prior surgery I had to go back into the hospital for a bowel obstruction that decided to move during a snow storm and the dr couldn't make it in for the surgery date. Thank God! I won't see my lap band dr until this wed.

Are you putting anything on your dermabond sites; ie.neosporin

Not doing much to them at all other than lightly dabbing them with antibacterial soap while in the shower!

Thanks! Hang in there and I'll check back with you soon

I hate to even ask this, but can anyone advise if it's normal to have a SOLID (although limited) bowel movement during your first week post-op while in the clear-liquids-only phase?

I have a suspicion that my wife thinks I've been munching on the side, which I have NOT been doing, but I want to head this one off at the pass if an accusation comes about!

Thank you!

I think it is perfectly normal. Some people are constipated, some have diarrhea . . . and you are right in the middle and lucky at that.

I would be more concerned if your wife is "inspecting" your unmentionables for signs of munching, lol.

No inspections being done, but, since she and I were banded on the same day, we've been comparing all kinds of "notes" and this came up in conversation.

No inspections being done, but, since she and I were banded on the same day, we've been comparing all kinds of "notes" and this came up in conversation.

hubby and i were also banded the same day.

we have had totally separate experiences from fills, food, exercise, PB, can't eat in the am, you name it. it really is all random.

No inspections being done, but, since she and I were banded on the same day, we've been comparing all kinds of "notes" and this came up in conversation.

I think it is wonderful that you were banded on the same day. It makes the whole "diet" part so much easier when you are eating the same things. You can't have better support than having someone go through the same thing at the same stage :0).