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[cek31076 7]

Hello, I'm Christine and I was banded on Tuesday 22 of may. First couple I days were rough probably due to the pain and gases. This is my 4th day and while I'm still in pain my meds are not needed as often but I'm a little afraid that my bowels haven't moved yet. Is this something I should be worried about? Still am not getting my full Protein or Water bc I fill up fast and it hurts to drink anymore.

[Cocoabean 430]

Hi Christine and welcome! Have you eaten anything to be going through your bowels yet? (probably not, Clear liquids...) Are you hearing gurgling noises? (should be a yes) Do you feel constipated? (might be a yes from the narcotics) I didn't "go" for several days, either. Being on clears for many days meant there was not much to turn into solid for elimination.

Coming off the pain meds should help.

Your post-op instructions may have some info for Constipation. If it says you can use over the counter stuff, my favorite is Milk of Magnesia. Go lightly though. Because once I started going again, things exploded and I had diarrhea for a while. So unless you are very uncomfortable, I'd not to the M-o-M.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Pain meds like oxycodone can cause your digestive track to slow down to a halt with some people. I already knew this before having surgery so I skipped the powerful pain meds and went without.

tmf

[dee257 1,516]

hello and congrats....maybe in a few days try some philips MOM...helped me lots....Good luck and keep us posted

[alisonmagill 6]

Hi Christine - I got banded on 5/25. I haven't gone yet either but since gas is moving I figure things will happen in time. Hope you're feeling ok.

Alison

[cek31076 7]

I am totally feeling better, things are passing and ive lost 10lbs in 5 days...I know it's Water weight but 10lbs is 10lbs right!!!