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Hi: I got the sleeve on 12-23, no BM yet: is this normal? So gassy and feeling bloated. :(

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@@galadriel535 I had my sleeve on 22DEC14. Just 6 days ago an i had my 1st BM. Today with the help of taking 2 stool softners. Prior 2 bed last nite....

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It's normal for it to take a week or a little longer, but check with your surgeon to see when and if you should take any kind of laxative.

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@@galadriel535 Try to lay off the artificial sweeteners (crystal light, sugar free stuff). After 5 days post op I gave up on the artificial sugar and the gas pain and bloat subsided completely.

My sleeve just doesn't respond well to them.

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I was started on colace & omeprazole in the hospital. I had my first BM 2 days after I came home. I passed gas like crazy the day after I came home.For some walking helps move the gas along.

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Thanks everyone. I will call my doctor tomorrow.

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My dr had the stool softners on the list 2 by things for the house 2 have when I got home .... here's a few lists i made from hers if they help anyone

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My doc said that I needs to have BM no later than 4 days post-op. I took milk of magnesia, mom bought me Philips cherry flavored, then I ended up using a rectal suppository. Also said i should have a BM minimal 3x a week... But I was regular before surgery, once every morning, and I'm back to that schedule again... Definitely talk to your doctor though.

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As for the gassy and bloating... They pump air into you to be able to use the various cameras and perform the surgery. That air gets absorbed slowly, so yes that's very normal... I was also told that walking helps with that.

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Had a BM today...not a fun experience...gas is slowly going...thanks every one. I'll be sure to talk to doctor tomorrow.

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Probiotics are a charm too ;)

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Hey question - why would you have a BM if on Clear Liquids? Or are most people not on clear liquids for a week after surgery? Also do you get a BM if you are just on liquid shakes?

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That was the worst part after surgery. After a little bit, it will get better. I took a laxative to help me. Good luck!

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