Hey everyone

i was banded 2/11, and i have yet to have a bowel movement. i am on broth, jello an shakes. i just started a fiber pill. how long is it expected to take? when should i start to be concerned? sorry if tmi!

thanks in advance

I didn't have that problem post op. I was liquids only, so it was "liquids in, liquids out". If you are going to take a fiber supplement, please make sure you take in extra water.

Call your surgeon tomorrow. You should still be going. If you are still taking (or took) an opiod pain killer it can constipate you. Your surgeon will tell you what to do! :rose: (and even on liquids you should still have BM's)

That was the worst problem for me. I think it was the pain killers. I have a tea I make that helps me with constipation, but I have to say, when I think about the surgery, the worst part for me was the constipation. Call Dr. and see what you need to do... Hope you feel better soon.

I had constipation the first couple days. Tons of people recommend Miralax. I chose the natural route and mixed about 4oz. of prune juice with 4oz. of apple juice and I had a BM the next day.

Hi,

I was banded on Mon 1/26 and I didn't have a BM until Sat; then didn't again for another week. I am one that is very regular. My doc told me to use Milk of Magnesia. I am still having issues. I am on mushies:unsure: and the trans from liquid to mushies made me go! Good Luck!

Kim:thumbup:

I had the same problem. I think it was longer than a week, then about once a week since then. I wouldnt worry yet :rose:

I didn't have that problem but it was mentioned before I left the hospital. The bariatric nurse warned me to expect the unexpected when it comes to BM's. She said some will experience constipation, some won't. I had the liquids in, liquids out, problem. Mention it to your surgeon but I wouldn't worry too much about it. Your intestinal system is going through a lot of changes. Hope you feel better soon!

Hi I was banded on fri the 13th & same thing as you till today. I had a little milk blended with some asparagus soup & within an hour BM. Don't know if a little dairy would help you maybe you could try it?

miralax!!!

I'm three weeks out and have a terrible problem with this. I have been taking laxatives for the past four days. I know you aren't supposed to keep taking these for very long. Is Miralax a laxative or is it something we can keep taking all the time?

I have to take vicodin every day for my Fibromyalgia so this problem isn't going to go away on its own.

I didn't have my first BM for 11 days after surgery. Don't worry it will come

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My doctor said that Mirilax is safe to take daily, I usually take one dosage with my coffee or tea every morning and I haven't had any problems since. It doesn't give the usual bloating and cramping that come with other laxatives, though it can be a bit pricey. I've found the best deal at Sam's.