Going to the bathroom

[evvieNY 0]

Hi all

I know its only been a few days since i had lapband surgery. 5 days

But I havent had a bowel movement.

Is it because I'm not eating solid food?

All i drink is those pure Protein Shakes, muscle milk light and Water?

Is this normal?

What have you guys experienced.

I really dont feel constipated either.

[ansoninc 16]

Hi all

I know its only been a few days since i had lapband surgery. 5 days

But I havent had a bowel movement.

Is it because I'm not eating solid food?

All i drink is those pure Protein shakes, muscle milk light and Water?

Is this normal?

What have you guys experienced.

I really dont feel constipated either

You need to get some Fiber tablets. I had even thought of it until someone reminded me. It is easy to get constipated in the early days of being banded. Also, keep drinking fluids.

[ansoninc 16]

Hi all

I know its only been a few days since i had lapband surgery. 5 days

But I havent had a bowel movement.

Is it because I'm not eating solid food?

All i drink is those pure Protein shakes, muscle milk light and Water?

Is this normal?

What have you guys experienced.

I really dont feel constipated either

You need to get some Fiber tablets. I had even thought of it until someone reminded me. It is easy to get constipated in the early days of being banded. Also, keep drinking fluids.

[Katy Castro 1]

My surgeon reminded of us of "water in and Water out" during our pre-op phase.

If you feel like you're constipated I certainly get something to help. I've heard a lot of post-ops recommend Milk of Magnesia.

[AlienBandit 10]

Going to the bathroom always seems to be a problem for bandsters after being banded. There are tons of things you can take like fiber supplements etc.

I like to use benefiber, the kind I have can be added into almost anything and it is odorless and has no flavor. It also had b Vitamin in it which is an added bonus.

here is a photo of what it looks like http://alienbanditinkorea.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/presents-presents-presents-bikini-photo/

Great for when your on liquids

[jedivy21 2]

Hi all

I know its only been a few days since i had lapband surgery. 5 days

But I havent had a bowel movement.

Is it because I'm not eating solid food?

All i drink is those pure Protein shakes, muscle milk light and Water?

Is this normal?

What have you guys experienced.

I really dont feel constipated either.

I had this issue as well. You should visit the laxative aisle at your drugstore. My doctor recommends (an still does) taking a stool softner or mild laxative, and if that doesn't get things moving, get an enema. They also recommend that you continue to take the softner daily until you are well back on track. Constipation often occurs with the heavy amount of Protein you take in pre-op.

Someone on here recommended benefiber and it is really good for keeping things moving as well.

[Sha'sJourney 1]

My doctor's office actually recommended taking mira lax after surgery. It comes in powder form so I mixed it into crystal light. By the next day I had no problem going. I've noticed I don't go as easily as I used to so I take the mira lax when needed. Its very mild on the tummy and doesn't give me cramps or any of that.

[stefaniwg 172]

I have had bowel problems ever since I was banded. I was suggested to take milk of magnesia but it is disgusting so now I just drink a cup of sienna tea which is a laxative and I usually have a bm within a few hours. Good luck !

Stefani

[spotter119 0]

I have been having the worse trouble having a bowel movement. I actually have the history of Constipation. I haven't had one for a week. Does anybody know what I can do?

[shellbell82410 0]

I have the same issue...take stool softners and get you some benefiber take it 3 times a day. Drink plenty of Water. If it is starting to get uncomfortable. I have used Milk Magnesia. Just stay close to a bathroom..