Help! What Do You Recommend For Bowel Movements After Lap Band Surgery?

[thinspiration 7]

I had surgery on 12/20 and have not have a bowel movement since. What do you guys use for this problem?

[favor101 2]

MILK OF MAGNESIUM WORKED FOR ME

[jenjaw 13]

I tried stool softners with no luck and then took a laxative, that worked. After that, for the first few weeks, whenever I felt myself "backing up" I would take 1 stool softner right away and it helped. I've been banded for 6 months now and no longer have any issues with it. It's only temporary!!

[mjp33 4]

I had surgery the day after you and my doctor recommended taking Milk of Magnesia if I hadn't had a BM after 3 days. I ended up taking it, but only took it the one time. Things are not back to normal in that department, but it's slowy getting better. Good luck!

[kll724 3,055]

milk of magnesia, or magnesia liquid. They both are helpful, and mild enough. Good luck! Karen

[Banded G-ma 1]

Miralax

[waynef 25]

<p style="text-align: center">I had surgery 13 months ago, I take a spoonful of Miralex everyday.</p>

[GermaineF 25]

I was banded on 12/16, i took Colace, it helped

[RbL7FB 4]

• WATER... you are probably slightly dehydrated.... once you increase Water, add additional Fiber to your diet.
  

[Humming Bird 275]

After that first Constipation issue is resolved with some sort of laxitive, you may find it helpful to take some sort of fiber daily. Vitafusion brand fiber gummies (Target) saved me! They are very tasty and melt in your mouth soft.

[54Shirley 105]

I mentioned this to my PCP. She prescribed a powder disolved in Water. It does not hurt the belly, but it does get the job done.

Very Gentle.

Ask your Dr....

[Shelley64 26]

I wouldn't worry too much. I'm guessing you've been on a liquid diet so in all honesty...what could be in there!? Just make sure you're sipping lots of Water so you stay hydrated. Also, surgery slows your whole system down and the affects of anestesia take a while to get out of your system.

[steelerfan 5]

i was banded in October, still having problems being regular. I take benefiber powder every day. But every few days I also need to take milk of magnesia. I believe part of the problem is the majority of my diet is Protein and very little carbs and fats. I really hope my insides straighten out...Good luck.

Also, I drink plenty of Water and its still not enough to keep things moving.

[Shiki 6]

Prune juice. It's natural, and it works great. But I'm no expert -- I'm still pre op.

[Cynsae 1]

I had the band on 12/20 and have been irregular, I went to my post op on 1/4 and was advised to take 2 Senokot tablets daily until regular again. Also keep a bottle of Milk of Magnesia. Good luck