I am now 5 days post-op with out a bowel movement, I have been on liquid for a total of 11 days. Should I be worried? I am not uncomfortable and am passing gas. Don't go back to the Dr's for 5 more days. Any feedback would be appreciated:

I had the same problem, I ended up having a BM 4 days post-op, but it was a horror, extremely painful. I advise you to take something for it, Milk of magnesia o dulcolax (the pill is tiny)...hope you "go" soon :laugh:

I am 3 days post op and the doctor told me to talk milk of magnesia. I haven't taken it yet but I'll let you know.

YES you should be concerned! If you can, call your surgeon and find out what he advises you to take. Do it NOW, don't wait until Monday! If you can't get your surgeon, call a pharmacist, explain the band procedure, and find out what they recommend. Good luck.

Thanks all for the feedback I really appreciate the help. Will speak with the pharmacist today:smile:

p.s. how do you add the weight ticker to your post

Kelly, has any replied to help w/ your ticker? I'm also having trouble.

not yet, still waiting

Ticker questions are pretty common; I don't remember how I did mine but here's instructions I bookmarked for questions like these! Hope they help.....no one has ever said.....

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/

I was suffering with the same problem and my surgeon suggested eating 4-5 dried apricots each morning and it worked great. So much gentler on your system than a laxative. I found my at Walmart and HEB. Good luck!

Thanks everyone, problem resolved!!!

the suggestion from restless monkey worked well for accessing the ticker. Thanks

yay just wanted to use my new ticker