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hi, I just started pureed foods about 4 days ago, and now I haven't had a bowel movement for about 3 days now!?? is this normal? what should I do???

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R u on pain pills?

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Oh my, that was the story of my life the first few weeks I was sleeved. I called my doc and he recommended good ol' MOM, Milk of Magnesia. I would take it and within thirty minutes feel a great deal of relief. I just made sure to only take it when I was at home, for obvious reasons. LOL.

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hi, I just started pureed foods about 4 days ago, and now I haven't had a bowel movement for about 3 days now!?? is this normal? what should I do???

Hello,

I also started the pureed stage last week, and was worried about Constipation. However, I found a brand of oatmeal at the grocery store that contains flax. It's keeping me regular. The brand is "Better Oats". According to my surgeon and nutritionist, call the doc's office if it continues for another couple of days!

Hope this helps!

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I agree MOM is your friend but Senakote is really nice too and works over night. I had Constipation for the whole month after surgery- yuky!

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I pureed a couple of prunes in with my mushies. Worked for me

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MOM works great, I used it once and worked like a charm!

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All of the above. Make sure you're still drinking your Fluid and walking everyday.

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whew! thanks guys I thought I was doing something wrong.. I'm drinking lots of Water and walking alot... I'm running out the door to get MOM, I feel so bloated yuck!! thanks a bunch!!

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Hope it works for you!

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I m 2 months out..n get constipated every second day...what should I do??

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I m 2 months out..n get constipated every second day...what should I do??

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Add Fiber to ur diet. Doctor has me on powered Fiber u mix into whatever u drink can't taste at all. Says we should have about 17grams per day.

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