3 days post op and still no poop!

[MarySue33 0]

Don't be surprised if even after you start eating regular foods that you don't go nearly as much as you did before, either. I used to be at least a once-a-day pooper and now I only go every three days. I asked my family practice doc about this and she said something to the effect of, "volume in...volume out" -- that it is volume driven and because I am eating so much less that it is not a surprise that I am going less often. I have not been constipated -- just going less often. I am getting used to it now, but it took a little getting used to not to be going at least daily.

[faybie 0]

It took me 9 days, called my nurse, they weren't too concerned either. Nature finally took its course.

[piercedqt78 658]

Warm apple juice helps when things get backed up, also prune juice. I was told the warm apple juice is ok during the liquid phase, prune juice may not be as it is not clear. It needs to be 100% apple juice, unfiltered is better but not nessary. I'm almost 18 months out and still do the warm juice thing on occasion. ~Mandy

[newbandlady 3]

I was banded 3/4/11. Still no bm. Was starting to worry but I haven't been eating much of anything. Mostly liquids. Soups. I just figured there was nothing in there to come out. Going to add benefiber now and see if that helps. Thanks for the tips.

[Sarabi 0]

I had just the opposite problem until I realized that I was drinking too much juice. All better now!