Bowel Movements....

[SoonToBeThinKAT 67]

How often should you be having a bowel movement at almost 2 months out? The reason I ask is because since surgery I have a bowel movement maybe once every 2 weeks and this last time its longer than 2 weeks. I pass gas so I know something is moving around in there. I take MOM and it does not seem to help. I rarely got constipated prior to surgery and when I did I was very uncomfortable and I don't get that same feeling now. IF I am lucky i get about 2oz of Protein in me at each sitting and can not stomach any veggies to get any Fiber in so my diet consist of pure protein. I tried to search the topic but found a lot of post about a week or so post op so I apologize if this is a repeat of another thread...Is this common?? or am I the only one and need to start worrying and call the doctor?

[doxieville 799]

Hmmm....that's not really often enough. Try adding Miralax. I'm at 3 months and I go every other day. You could also try adding fiber chewables. They are everywhere. Are you drinking enough Water?

[SoonToBeThinKAT 67]

I don't know why I didn't even think about chewable fiber! I will definitely pick some up today. Yes I am getting in my fluids. It's just weird it's like I have nothing in me lol

[doxieville 799]

That is weird! And when you do go, it's normal?

[SoonToBeThinKAT 67]

Yeah when I go it's normal. Well it has been in the past anyways.

[doxieville 799]

Not to be crude, but you'd think going only every 2weeks that there would be....well, a big build up? Once you can start eating more that may happen, so you do need to work on getting things moving a bit quicker.

And don't forget, if it's a concern, do go see your doctor. Good luck!

[SoonToBeThinKAT 67]

That is what I'm afraid of happening. I have an appointment with the surgeon next week and I plan on brining it up. Hopefully it's not that. Thanks!

[doxieville 799]

You're welcome. Good luck! Let us know what he says. Because you are correct, i don't think there is a thread specific to this issue.

[It's all new 453]

I went through all sorts of problems with this. The solution that finally worked for me (and I tried quite a few) was this: 800 mg magnesium oxide nightly and two fiber gummies. The magnesium oxide is a supplement sold at drug stores everywhere. I started with 400 grams (which I think is a good idea) but it wasn't enough. The fiber gummies are also very easy to find - I use the vitafusion brand.

I now go almost every day. This solution has led to no cramping at all, which is important to me!

[lch2516 80]

I went through all sorts of problems with this. The solution that finally worked for me (and I tried quite a few) was this: 800 mg magnesium oxide nightly and two fiber gummies. The magnesium oxide is a supplement sold at drug stores everywhere. I started with 400 grams (which I think is a good idea) but it wasn't enough. The fiber gummies are also very easy to find - I use the vitafusion brand.

I now go almost every day. This solution has led to no cramping at all' date=' which is important to me![/quote']

Thanx bc im having a huge problem wit this n the craps r sooo bad

[smithpy 117]

Miralax is wonderful and gentle. It only took me one dose and I went the next day.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Miralax is wonderful and gentle. It only took me one dose and I went the next day.

Thank goodness for miralax. I can't even taste it or feel any texture if I mix it with 32 oz of flavored Water ( mio). I try and take one serving a day ( sometimes I forget). If there is build up. I have Smooth Move tea. Do not take Smooth move daily because your body my compensate for it, making it even harder to be regular.

[Jenny881 5]

I know for me I only go about once a week. I called my doctor and he said that's normal because we are eating such a small portion of food it's gonna take the body a while to push out the old. I know. Sounds gross. BUT... You SHOULD call your doctor to make sure there isn't a bowel obstruction. Also, my doctor recommended Miralax. But defiantly call doctor and just left them know what's going on. I work in the medical field and patients call all the time with questions. That's what we're here for. Good luck!

[SoonToBeThinKAT 67]

I went out and bought some miralax and if there are no results by tomorrow morning then I'm calling the dr office when they open. I didn't worry too much when a week went by and even 2 weeks bc I had gone 2 weeks every other time but now that I'm 2 1/2 weeks its started to concern me. I will let everyone know what he says tomorrow if no results from the miralax.

[SoonToBeThinKAT 67]

Ok so just an update on what the Dr's office said...full dose of miralax 4x a day and 2 colace morning and night and if not relieved by tomorrow to do an enema. If that doesn't work then she mentioned a Coca-Cola enema??? Wtf! She said it's an enema with flat coke.