Is It Normal Not To Have A Bm For The First Week After Lap Band Surgery?

[sherrypep 91]

I am on day 6 of my band and have not had a bowel movement. i know its not the best topic but I was just wondering if anyone else had the same issue. I feel great and have had an easy time of things except a little depression watching everyone around me eat all my favorite foods. I see the Dr. for my post op on Thursday, but just wondering if I should take something. My husband said since I am not eating anything solid than there is nothing to come out, but I wonder. Thanks for any suggestions.

[workinprogress0180 9]

I am on Day 5 since the lapband surgery and I finally "went" today. It felt great and I literally lost 1 pound according to my scale . I called the docs office because i was concerned about this since I hadnt had one in 7 days (presurgery). They told me its normal and that I could take many of the popular stool softeners, miralox and things like that. I didnt even need to go that route though because it came on its own. I would suggest calling your own docs office to get the okay from them...Good Luck

[rn2012 6]

This is pratically normal for many types of surgery. I was banded on 12/15/11. I had BM on post-op day 4 , 9, 11 and still waiting to be regular, lol

[54Shirley 105]

Also allot of times it's Water in, and Water out.

So if that happens,,, don't be shocked. It's normal.

Happy New Year !

[Fabulous Sasha 5]

I was banded on December 2 and have not been regular since. I finally took some Miralox on Sunday because it just wasn't normal for me. I have been regular daily.

[txtchr 3]

Banded on 12/19/11 and had first regular today-still feeling good though!

[Dragonfly23 0]

It took me a little over a week to have a BM, and then it was several days between. Even now, several months later, I can go a few days between.

[cakegirl 12]

I didn't have a bowel movement for over a week after banding. And then it was only every few days. (Prior to banding, I could pretty much set my clock to my daily BMs!) It took a while, but 3 or so months later, things are settling into more of a routine again.

[Lisa1967 0]

I was banded at the end of August and I still don't have a regular BM. Just be careful, during the first couple weeks after I was banded, I got severely constipated and ended up in the ER. Very embarrassing. Make sure you push your fluids and Miralax could be your best friend. I started taking a Fiber supplement and I still do.

[TexasDianne 5]

LOL Okay, I know this topic is gross but I'd like to thank the OP for bringing it up...I haven't been banded yet and these types of questions really help those of us who are coming in behind you in this process.

Congrats to all of you on the great output. :-)