How long does it take to poop? Tmi & Idc

[lovinmeisez 5]

I was sleeved 2/29/16 & while at the hospital I never passed gas I only burped. 3 days after finally returning home I began to pass gas and thats all folks! I get it I only been putting broth, Protein, Jello and Water in my body so what is there really to push out? But when should I start to become concerned. This doesn't feel normal. Please share how long did it take everyone else..

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Edited March 5, 2016 by lovinmeisez

[con con 142]

It took my body almost 2 weeks to get back on track. Now I only void every other day. That's my new normal

[terylp 2]

I was sleeved one day after you (03/01/16) and was able to go the tiniest amount last night. I'm going to incorporate a small amount of Miralax into my diet because I don't want to strain as much.

[lovinmeisez 5]

I was sleeved one day after you (03/01/16) and was able to go the tiniest amount last night. I'm going to incorporate a small amount of Miralax into my diet because I don't want to strain as much.

I think I'm gonna do the same

[amandastearns 79]

It took me exactly two weeks.

[Barry W 336]

I was sleeved one day after you (03/01/16) and was able to go the tiniest amount last night. I'm going to incorporate a small amount of Miralax into my diet because I don't want to strain as much.

I was sleeved Feb 29, and began to use Miralax prophylactically when I got home, since I'd heard so much about Constipation, taking it once a day. Wed was just some gas but then Thursday was my first poop. Stopped using it when I began to have some diarrhea.

[lovinmeisez 5]

I finally was Able to go Today and it was diarrhea I know I'm sorry if this is tmi but I was excited I didn't have a hard time. It was exactly how I wanted. But I must confess I ate organic onion dip with some small pretzels sticks at a bday party today. Idk if this helped or hurt me but I'm satisfied.

[Catmom4 149]

I had my first bm after 7 days and that was because I took miralax. I was afraid of getting constipated. My bms were small the first month.

[RoscoColetrain 103]

4 days for me. Doesn't seem to matter if I'm on liquid only or actual chewables. 9 am every morning...


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[lalajade 20]

Got sleever on 2/29. Had the "poops" and went 4 times on 3/2. Haven't gone since. Been taking liquid benefiber n still nothing.

[goplay94123 575]

Sleeved 3/1 and nada. So I started on miralax yesterday per my post release instructions. I was able to go a little but may need to add an additional stool softener as it was not that easy. Also I don't know if it is just me but I am a bit hesitant to try too hard. I have awful visions in my head of every suture popping. So I am a bit scared. Thanks you for starting this. I know probably a lot were thinking this!!

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[stackinstones11 28]

I was sleeved 3/2 and still nothing but passing gas. I also haven't been eating much. I'm thinking about using a stool softner for some help

[danica579 7]

I didn't euther. Had my 1 week followup (surgery was 2/29) and doc said I should moved something. Told me to get suppository......ugh it worked.

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[mickeysgirl1969 0]

What can i take to keep me regular.I can not take the pain anymore.This morning i strained so much my back and legs are killing me. Next i went to work and suddenly was freezing and dizzy,light headed,could this be from not enough water.I was sleeved on jan 27th

[DaisyAmy 561]

You need to stay on top of it. It can get pretty bad. My dr recommend up to 4 Colace per day (stool softener) and Miralax, too, if needed.

Smooth Move tea is also recommended by many.