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[Ree224 22]

Hello, I know that bowel movements in the beginning maybe delayed. I am just curious on after having the procedure how many and how often do you go. I am asking due to the fact that I realized this morning that it is over two weeks since I have gone. I just started purées Sunday, and even though it is not much, I thought that it would have been enough to bring on a BM. Thank you for any advice you choose to share.

[WhoKnows 288]

I'm nearly two months out and I'm still not regular. Something will happen here and there on it's own, maybe every other day or so, but I usually drink a cup of Smooth Moves tea every week or two just to make sure I get everything out every once and a while. I haven't found that I've been so uncomfortable at any point that I've wanted to resort to harsh chemicals or anything though. However, I do find myself pushing more than I'd like when I have poo without the tea. I've been thinking of trying to supplement some Fiber and see if that helps.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I was only going maybe once a week maybe the first month. I didn't feel real uncomfortable from it but I didn't feel great in the gut either. When I saw my doctor at 1 month he told me to add more Fiber into my diet (fruit/veggies) and to take a stool softener (recommended Colace) twice a day until I was more regular then cut it back to once a day. Worked good for me. I also started taking 2-3 Gummy fibers before bedtime.

[Ree224 22]

Thank you who knows and gingersnap for the replies. I will definitely look into the tea and fiber gummies. I appreciate you taking the time to reply. Have a good day.

[maxcimax 220]

I had an issue when I went on soft foods. Not drinking enough Water (which I'm guilty of) will aggravate Constipation. I got so bad after about 5 days that I was physically ill. I got the Wild Cherry flavor of milk of magnesia & it worked wonders. Also, I don't know about your NUT but mine said no gummies of any kind. My surgeon said the same thing. You might want to ask your NUT before using them. I think they are a great idea & definitely taste better than other Vitamins & minerals.

Don't let your constipation go to long or you will end up with an impaction & I understand that is not a good thing. It will require an ER visit.

I am going to try that tea too. Sounds like a great idea.