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Just got my sleeve on the 6th.... Just curious how long it takes for bowel movements to start back up again

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I had my surgery last Thursday and didn't BM til Monday. Didn't have gas coming out that way until Monday, either (but I burped plenty!) My MD put me on Colace (stool softener) to make sure it wasn't difficult to pass. If you're not on anything, I recommend getting some milk of magnesia or other stool softener to make sure it doesn't get too backed up in there.

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It took me a week, but yea I was always very regular so I didn't want to take anything. I had Miralax 2 days in a row after that 1st BM and I'm going every day now :)

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Just remember that narcotics will bind you up so ... Don't stay on them unless really necessary

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Thank you ! Yes trying to stay away from the meds as much as I can ! ... Will look into the milk of magnesia ...

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The Miralax works pretty well.

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5 days for me. I'm almost 5 weeks out now and still not regular. I'm beginning to think that Miralax dissolved in 100% apple juice is going to be the only way I get any relief for a while.

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The Miralax works pretty well.

I had this problem early on but my surgeon recommended against miralax and suggested Metamucil bc it is more natural. I was not sold on this bc I just kept thinking of the gross orange Metamucil but I bought the clear kind and it can be mixed into anything and is flavorless I add it to my morning coffee and it works like it should :)

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I had this problem early on but my surgeon recommended against miralax and suggested Metamucil bc it is more natural. I was not sold on this bc I just kept thinking of the gross orange Metamucil but I bought the clear kind and it can be mixed into anything and is flavorless I add it to my morning coffee and it works like it should :)

I use the Psyllium Fiber Metamucil - does anyone see any issue using that post-surgery?

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I use the Psyllium Fiber Metamucil - does anyone see any issue using that post-surgery?

Not that I know of... My doctor is a military doctor and he himself says he uses Metamucil on deployments daily over miralax because Metamucil is a fiber supplement while Miralax is a chemical (polyethylene glycol) which causes Water to be drawn into your stool and can cause dehydration so it is not meant to be used for long periods of time.

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Tried the miralax .... No luck yet... Don't know how long to wait before I call dr

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If you're not on liquids try baby food w/ prunes in it.

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I am post op May 6th and havn't gone in 8 days. Getting worried too. I feel your pain.

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It took me 6 days. I tried warm pear or prune juice. Drink a glass or two of that a day and you will see some movement (but makes sure it's warm).

Another all natural fibre supplement which you can mix through foods or drink and not taste it is Benefibre.

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Thank you all so much :) problem fixed !! Hehe thank you miralax

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