arilove90s 0 Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone this may be TMI but I'm sure someone else has experienced it and can help me. I was sleeved on 10/31/16. 8 days postop now! As of today I've experienced the urge to poop. It has caused me so much pain and I'm kind of scared to push. Is there anything you guys can recommend from your experience. I've heard that Metamucil Works has anybody tried it? I am so frustrated at this point can someone help with recommendations please! I spoke to my doctor he also recommended Metamucil. I'm on liquids until the 15th. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Edited November 9, 2016 by arilove90s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniella5 33 Posted November 9, 2016 Hi everyone this may be TMI but I'm sure someone else has experienced it and can help me. I was sleeved on 10/31/16. 8 days postop now! As of today I've experienced the urge to poop. It has caused me so much pain and I'm kind of scared to push. Is there anything you guys can recommend from your experience. I've heard that Metamucil Works has anybody tried it? I am so frustrated at this point can someone help with recommendations please! I spoke to my doctor he also recommended Metamucil. I'm on liquids until the 15th. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Take Miralax. Put in on Cristal Light or any other flavored drink. 8oz. You will go the next day. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted November 9, 2016 I used Dulcolax in the end after trying loads of other stuff. Take a pillow and put it over your tummy whilst you are on the loo and try to raise your feet off the floor (a box might help).. I hope you get relief soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elisa5150 212 Posted November 9, 2016 You can get a fleet enema or suppositories. Easy and fast. Softens it up. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthiermr 5 Posted November 9, 2016 I take a stool softener pill about every other day. Sent from my SM-T550 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayathmmom3 5 Posted November 10, 2016 Stool softener works but not immediately. Dulcolax is what I take. Once I was able to eat solids I eat half an apple and the next day I can go. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted November 11, 2016 Funny isnt it that some of us openly discuss bowel movements twice in our lives.. after giving birth and after weight loss surgery... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterflywarrior 241 Posted November 11, 2016 They put me on collace a stool softener, and latter added miralax then suggested benefiber if nothing else helped but only a little bc it can quickly make things worse especially if your having issues getting all the fluids in If your still in the pain meds, that stuff really slows the bowel motility up too Took me several days, they said if no bm by four days, to call bc that can get you sick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAMMY1973 2 Posted November 11, 2016 I know the feeling. I got my surgery Monday November 7th. I was so excited when I thought I was about to poop but no such luck yet. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PDJ09 6 Posted December 30, 2016 Has anyone taken benefiber..9 days post op ,only one bowel movement Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites