Poop Post-Op

[Marielbx 37]

Hi everyone!

Sorry, for the yucky subject but a girls gotta know, lol.

So I was sleeved on 12/26/14 and pooped on 12/30 and haven't pooped since.

What is considered normal when it comes to pooping after surgery?

Should I be concerned?

Thanks!

[Tauruslady5 154]

Not a horrible topic..... I was sleeved on 11/21 and did not have a BM until probably Mid-December. Being that I was only doing liquids, nothing was coming out. When I started to eat some mushy type foods, I would poop a little (I mean a little).

I now take a softener because they do not want us to strain to go to the bathroom. I may have a BM once a week if that now.

So it is not a bad topic. Maybe you and I both will get some good advice as to what to do to make it happen more.

Happy New Year's.

[Elode 8,093]

Drink some "smooth move" tea! That will get you going,

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Not uncommon at all. Lots of info here and here.

[SherB 220]

Over 5 months out and still have the same problem. I believe it is just so hard to get enough Fiber in truthfully. By the time I eat my Protein I can't really fit in much more. Maybe a fiber supplement can help. I end up using a stool softener once a week but there must be a better option.

[HappyinHollywood 10]

Same problem. I'm Chewing Gummie fiber from costco and taking stool softener as well. Need to drink more Water if at all possible.

[Marielbx 37]

Thanks everyone. I just wanted to know.

It's not like I feel like I have to go, but it just dawned on me that I hadn't, lol.

Also & I don't know if this has anything to do with it, I can barely finish my 3 Protein shakes a day. Let alone drink Water. I'm just super full & if I push it I get bad hiccups & gas.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It's early yet. It takes time to work up to getting 60+gms of Protein and 64 ounces of fluids. I finally started adding greek yogurt to my morning shake instead of Water of milk. It makes them about 30-38 gms of Protein. It makes it easier to get the rest in and still drink Water. Just do the best you can without making yourself sick.

[gottagonow 82]

Very normal topic! I didn't want the side effects of reliance on laxative-type products and it was brutal. I eventually caved with milk of magnesia during the first 3 months or so. No more than once a week. I always took daily Probiotics and continue to do so. Now (from about month 4 to present of month 7), I go on my own about 2-3 a week. Not at all like I used to but I'm glad it came back - ha!

Edited January 2, 2015 by storytotell

[Marielbx 37]

Update: lol, finally went today & so constipated ????....????

I'll take Miralax until I can call my doc Monday