8 days post-op, no BM, and gained weight

[krissy202001 5]

I was sleeved 3/31, no complications, and came home on 4/1. Since then, my weight has remained the same until today when I gained 1 lb. I have not had a BM yet, even though I've been drinking Miralax the last 3 days. I'm starting to freak out and am very discouraged! Is this normal or should I call my surgeon?

[kyrickchick64 468]

Relax you're still swollen inside. Call the doctor about your bm but really you haven't been putting much in so you probably can't expect much out. Just make sure your staying hydrated. I know if I don't, I get nauseous and feel like crap. Even now 6 weeks out. Try to get your Vitamins in. Please stop driving yourself crazy weighing yourself every day(or more;) ) it will make you insane. It will come of in due time. Your gonna be swollen for a couple weeks and you still have all the Fluid from the hospital in you. Just relax sweetie.

Edited April 8, 2015 by kyrickchick64

[vsg4missy 19]

Stay hydrated for sure. As for the bm, try Smooth Move tea. It has Senna in it which is a laxative. I took it 3 days post op just to nib things in the bud. Don't stress the weight gain, I gained 3 lbs and all of sudden it was gone. Good luck!

[liannatx 897]

I came home 7lbs heavier from surgery. It is from the IV fluids and the inflammation... Water retention. I let nature take its course on the BM, you really don't have much to make enough waste to have a normal one. It finally came (out, lol) on day 4, followed by a day of diarrhea. However, I ended up 13 lbs down at 2 weeks.... so once you start getting in plenty of fluids your body will start releasing any Water retention, and the scales will start moving down.

Are you getting in all your fluids?

Edited April 8, 2015 by liannatx

[krissy202001 5]

I have been trying but, no, I haven't been getting in all the fluids they say I should get. I'll keep working on it. My dr said to call back if no BM in 2 more days and they will call in an rx for something.

[liannatx 897]

Glad you called your Doc! I think he must be used to this issue, it seems pretty common. Keep following your plan, work on your fluids, and it will all resolve itself soon... even that darned "stuck" scale. I really think the first 2 weeks are the weirdest in adjusting to everything... it starts getting easier from there on out. Hang in there.

Edited April 9, 2015 by liannatx