Help! I can't poo

[Marilynn 1]

I had my surgery on July 11 and initially did really well losing about 18 lbs by the 22nd. My bowel movements have been spotty since the surgery but I attributed that to the fact I was eating so little. Today I am on a mixture of soft and regular foods and since the 22nd my weight has not moved down at all, it actually is going up every day. I have been taking correctall trying to help but it is not working. Does anyone have any advice or words of wisdom because I feel like a failure and am now starting to feel uncomfortable (like I am actually constipated). Sorry for the TMI but I am getting really upset with this situation.

[mythreechildren2001 7]

My surgery was on the 12th. My surgeon wants me to have a bowel movement at least every other day. He told me to take milk of magnesia to achieve this. I haven't had a problem with Constipation yet, but I've been expecting it. Even so, I haven't lost any weight in over a week.

[SuperMom 33]

I had stopped drinking coffee right after surgery for a couple of weeks and was having trouble going #2 too. When I went back to drinking one cup of real coffee a day the other went back to normal too. Figured coffee was better for me than taking meds to poo.

[SmokyMtnGal2011 10]

First - STOP LOOKING A THE scales - your body is adjusting to a major lifestyle change, if you have to weigh only do so once a week NOT EVERY DAY or you will end up crazy and regretful, which you don't need either of right now. BE PATIENCE, easier said than done, I know, your body will drop those pounds shortly just stay the course and follow Doctors instructions!!!!!!!...

Second, Water, water,fluids, water and MOM(milk of magnesia) per directions. You can always do an enema if you are feeling that uncomfortable. Please keep us posted on your progress, no such thing as TMI on this site. WE are all Sleeve Sisters or Brothers. Good Luck.

[Bryn Dawson 9]

I find that Benefiber is really helpful. I put 2 doses' worth in my morning Protein shake every day and I have no problems with Constipation or otherwise. It's a tasteless powder that comes in a green container.

I have also heard that Miralax can be very helpful but have not used it myself.

[Lila21 36]

I recommend Miralax. I think others on this board have used it, too.

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

Benefiber and Miralax. I use benefiber every day, Miralax about every other day. Both can go in Protein smoothie or in Water. And, i drink a minimum of 64 ounces of Fluid a day. I am not on the schedule I was before my sleeve, but I am going regularly and am losing weight

[ellemarie 196]

Don't stress the weight stall they are normal. Milk of mag is gentle and effective, my hubby was given the "black and white cocktail" (milk of mag with some prune juice) post of and had great results, I bought milk of mag for after my surgery but my problem was quite the opposite so I never needed it.

good luck and try not to stress.

[Marilynn 1]

Thank you so much for the encouragement and advice. Yesterday I tried MOM and my correctol and had some success. I really really need to get away from the daily weigh-ins.

I love all my sleeve siblings!!!