RNY - how are you feeling?

[Angel❤️ 45]

I just got over this issue yesterday. Maime60 - my surgeon suggested an over the counter laxative that worked beautifully, but some natural stimulants are diluted prune juice or diluted white grape juice. Maybe they will give you some relief. He advised the Colace will just make going easier, but the laxative (dulcolax, milk of magnesia, etc) will get you going 'now'). Good luck because I know it feels awful being constipated.

Edited August 2, 2014 by Angel❤️

[ke-sa 10]

Hey guys I am currently suffering from extreme Constipation. I haven't pooped since June. My dr has me doing a saline enema in the am and mineral oil enema in the evening. I had a little movement so far. But its better than being completely blocked.

[itsmekarenlee 129]

I take Miralax when needed.

[pik 262]

Today I feel awful. It feels like my medicine is stuck in my chest and this is just bad.

[itsmekarenlee 129]

yes, is odd how some days are better than others.

I still feel like my food is stuck from dinner last night.

[nearnermal78 9]

So, I'm three weeks out today. Feeling pretty good. Down 16 pounds. How is everyone?

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Two and a half weeks out, down 26 and STUCK. Still trying to get this eating foods thing down. It's hard! Not the actual eating part, that's going fine with no problems, except that I don't feel hungry or full, but eating 4-5 times per day. Blah. Lol

[LifSvr2014 5]

@ Angel, I had the laparoscopic RNY Bypass on 7/30/14, released and home on 7/31/14. Struggled the first couple of days with pain on one side where the largest incisions were but my Dr explained that is the area where the stapler was passed through. He encouraged walking and said that would promote healing. I am now on day 6 Post Op and doing much better. Still sore, I tire easily, but have noticed improvement. I graduate from Clear Liquids to 'pudding and cream soups' today, Yah! I never would have imagined I would be excited over those two food items, but after 3 weeks of all liquids they sound like T-Bone steaks I gained 16 lbs in the hospital from fluids and swelling, was a bit disappointed that I was higher coming out than my check in weight, but as of today I am back down 28.6 lbs. I know I will get there, and so will you, it just takes time!! Good Luck to you.

[rubyred138 17]

I had my laproscopic RNY on 7/1/14, went back to work on 7/28/14 feeling tired, dizzy, and nauseous a lot. I am feeling much better now, only nauseous maybe once a week and hardly any dizziness. No pain meds since the day of surgery. I am not back up to my regular level of energy yet but I see a lot of improvement since a few weeks ago. How are you doing now that you're a month out?

[Taglied 7]

Hi all had surgery 3 days ago still needing pain meds every 4 or 5 hours....find it the worse when I get up in the morning....been walking as much as I can hard to get the Protein Shakes in...not feeling so wonderful...LOL

[topgamma 0]

I had RNY surgery July 11. I have lost 20 lbs. and am at a stand still. My main problem is Constipation. I was struggling with it before my surgery but now I am just miserable. I take Miralax but am still bloated and uncomfortable. Any suggestions. Thanks.

[Angel❤️ 45]

I struggled with Constipation and took two tiny laxative pills that I got from the dollar store (their version of dulcolax) and it solved it overnight. Tiny bit of cramping, but well worth it because it solved it and I haven't had an issue since. I've also since been eating regular foods, including more veggies, so I'm sure that's helped as well.

Edited August 13, 2014 by Angel❤️

[topgamma 0]

Thanks Angel. I'll have to try that. I know I haven't been getting all my Water in so that is part of the problem I guess. But I have been trying harder to get the Water in. I have some dulcolax here and may give that a try tonight. I'd be doing great if it wasn't for that.

[CrashNCamsMom 58]

I think in having the same problem. I've only had a bm twice since my surgery (7/29). The part that is killing me is the intestinal cramping. Every time I take a drink of Water, my intestines cramp up (at least that's what it feels like, it's not my stomach). It's really uncomfortable. Has any one else experienced this sensation? I'm assuming it has to do with being backed up.

Other than that, for the most part I feel great. I have noticed that I'll have an off day. It's quite a roller coaster. Some days, ok. A couple of days I felt amazing. And then a few rough days. Can't wait for it to even out!

[pik 262]

I have the same problem too. Except for when I am hospitalized. There I am so filled up with fluids I have the opposite affect.

It has got to be the lack of Fluid. I am having a real hard time with it. Went today after five days of not going. I'll mention it to the surgeon tomorrow.