Does everyone's BM schedule change post op?

[Skinnypie 66]

I'm pre-op and I have read a lot of threads on here about people having problems with BMs early on after surgery, but does everyone's "schedule" change after surgery, in the long run? Is it just "less" or "less frequent" because you are eating less? Is it uncomfortable if you can't go or are you ok with the change? Just curious, my surgery date is 12/20 & I've always been very regular...

[Anume81 22]

I am curious about this too, My surgery is 12/20 too

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I had problems for a long time. I was constipated. After I started taking chia seeds regularly the problem went away, but I still went way less than before. I went from 3 times a day to once every 3 days. Now I'm 7 months post op and I'm back to almost once per day, but it's way less volume, and no discomfort anymore unless I go a couple of days without chia seeds. The only other thing that helped me besides chia seeds was Miralax but I would rather have the seeds. I let them gel in my Protein Shakes for about 1/2 hour before drinking. That seems to make them most effective.

[suepeeps 230]

I am 3 months out and have been very regular. The only problem I have is hemorrhoids! yuck!

[Skinnypie 66]

Anume81: eek!! It's so close... I keep thinking that tomorrow I'm going to think : "My surgery is NEXT week" how are you holding up?

[Skinnypie 66]

I had problems for a long time. I was constipated. After I started taking chia seeds regularly the problem went away' date=' but I still went way less than before. I went from 3 times a day to once every 3 days. Now I'm 7 months post op and I'm back to almost once per day, but it's way less volume, and no discomfort anymore unless I go a couple of days without chia seeds. The only other thing that helped me besides chia seeds was miralax but I would rather have the seeds. I let them gel in my Protein Shakes for about 1/2 hour before drinking. That seems to make them most effective.[/quote']

Thanks so much for the info! How soon after surgery were you able to eat the chia seeds?

[Skinnypie 66]

I am 3 months out and have been very regular. The only problem I have is hemorrhoids! yuck!

Did you have the hemorrhoids before the surgery or as a result of something surgery related?

[Anume81 22]

Nena124: It still has not hit me yet.. I mean I have started to get prepared here and there. This week I am hitting it hard. I actually just too some Milk of Magnesia to get things going. I start my liquid diet on th 13th. I only have to do a week. I go to the bathroom 1 or twice a day. so I am curious to know what I will need post-op to stay regular.

[washffpm 56]

BB- How much do you take every day?

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[Butterthebean 8,146]

Thanks so much for the info! How soon after surgery were you able to eat the chia seeds?

I didn't start using them until 3 or 4 months after surgery because I didn't really know about them. My sleeve could have handled them much sooner. But as to the question of when, I would ask your surgeon or better yet your NUT. They are tiny, and when you let them soak and turn to a gel they get extremely soft so they are easy to digest.

[ThinnerTiff 172]

I use to go everyday like 2-4 times a day( I know, holy crap) I have IBS but ever since surgery which was 10/9/12 I'm lucky I go 2x a week! I'm ok with the change it don't bother me but everyone is different! Good luck

[Butterthebean 8,146]

BB- How much do you take every day?

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I use about 1 tablespoon per Protein shake. Somedays I have just 1 shake, other days it's 2-3. Depends on the day.

[suepeeps 230]

Did you have the hemorrhoids before the surgery or as a result of something surgery related?

I've had them in the past but they have never bothered me like they do now. They are worse. I have an appt tomorrow so I will talk to my nurse about it.

[mizzzliza 113]

I'm hoping after surgery I have diarrhea like 2 of my friends, really. Since I started on my bariatric diet I'm only going once or twice a week. Way way less volume than before too. I have never gone more than a day without going. Now I'm hearing I might have the same issue after surgery? Oh no. I'm gonna be asking for a stool softener very soon. Thanks for the info.

[Skinnypie 66]

I use to go everyday like 2-4 times a day( I know' date=' holy crap) I have IBS but ever since surgery which was 10/9/12 I'm lucky I go 2x a week! I'm ok with the change it don't bother me but everyone is different! Good luck[/quote']

I don't have IBS, but that's about how often I go now!! Always thought that was normal (2-4 times a day)