Hey all, I have a question about one of life's necessary actions - the great bowel movement. :smile: Like the title of the thread, this isn't for the squeamish or shy so if you're not down for discussion about #2, here's your chance to click away from this page. I'm going to be a bit descriptive, but as Dr. Oz says - "Be honest, and don't be afraid to talk about what's going on with your body." :hurray:

What has your experience been with BMs after the band? I was a regular gal before the band, and would poo 3-4 times a day, usually after a meal. From talking with my roommate (nothing is sacred when you live with someone) who is also a bandster, I knew that my poo schedule would indeed be disrupted by the liquid diet and the surgery.

It's day 4 for me, and I've passed some gas since surgery day; in fact the staff wouldn't let me leave the hospital unless I had passed some gas (gotta make sure the bowels are awake from the general anesthesia I guess). But I hadn't felt the need to poo yet. This morning though, I felt the need to go but couldn't QUITE get there. So I relied on my trusty friend, coffee, to inspire my bowels to move. I mixed a bit of black coffee with my delicious vanilla World Wide Pure Protein shake, and lo and behold, about a half hour later - success! It wasn't quite the same as before, a LOT smaller and harder, but I was happy to have any #2 action at all. I'm gearing up to head to the gym for the first time and take a whack at walking on the treadmill. Lord knows for some reason the gym inspires my bowels to move - whether I want it or not. :puke: So hopefully there's more to come!

I know I'm not eating hardly anything, it takes effort just to get my Water and protein in (according to my surgeon's dietician - liquid first, protein second), but man, I miss pooing! How's it going for all of you? :grouphug:

I had that too, and then got my period out of nowhere for the 2nd time this month. It could also be gas. Your going to find that farting feels like your organs are being rearranged, and Burping is even worse!!!! My doc told me if I don't go at least once a day for 2 days in a row, 2 tablespoons of Milk of Magnesia (and that shit is NASTY- Sorry I couldn't abreviate it, had to use the full word). I had to take it thursday night, and it worked. No runs, but a good one. so just keep an eye on your area, b/c Like I said, I got my period, and I saw on a few other boards that other people have too within a few days of their surgery, my doc said it's b/c of abdomin trauma and diet changes.

That is sooo crazy because I started my period the day after surgery and I felt horrible for the next two days. When my period lightened up I felt good again.

I didn't go #2 for I think it was two days after surgery and then one morning I decided to drink a Protein shake and I had horrible diarrhea. The next day I had some SF Jello and again, horrible diarrhea. Yesterday was the first regular bowel movement I've had, and then today I ate some mushies and again I had diarrhea. I'm not sure what the deal is, but I'm getting real tired of running to the bathroom after I eat. My mom seems to think that instead of PBing I'm reacting the from the opposite direction. I just hope things thicken up and get back to normal soon!

That is sooo crazy because I started my period the day after surgery and I felt horrible for the next two days. When my period lightened up I felt good again.

I didn't go #2 for I think it was two days after surgery and then one morning I decided to drink a Protein shake and I had horrible diarrhea. The next day I had some SF Jello and again, horrible diarrhea. Yesterday was the first regular bowel movement I've had, and then today I ate some mushies and again I had diarrhea. I'm not sure what the deal is, but I'm getting real tired of running to the bathroom after I eat. My mom seems to think that instead of PBing I'm reacting the from the opposite direction. I just hope things thicken up and get back to normal soon!

My gyno said it's from trauma to your insides, and the release of the estrogen (thanks johnsonsnickers you were right!) with the fat burning. and dramatic weight loss in such a short period of time. It's actually quite common after any surgery to get a period, but if it happens again for a couple of months (getting it twice in one month) call your doc immediatly. the same goes for being a hormonal nightmare. SO LADIES!!!!!! Explain it to your DH, You can't control it! I've been fighting with mine for no reason for the past 3 days and he's just about had it. So try to keep your attitudes in check, It's difficult I know lol.. but, ya have to. :thumbup: