lisa_castruita 0 Posted November 13, 2016 How long did it take to go #2 Sent from my QMV7B using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DebiW 45 Posted November 13, 2016 For me it was 3 days after surgery, and every day since. Thankfully I haven't had to take anything, and my stools have been normal. Not sure why because I sure haven't had anything to eat in over a week. But my doctor told me to take Metamucil if it was needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djmohr 6,965 Posted November 14, 2016 I had trouble, it took 7 days and I had to use a stool softener with laxatives I still have trouble 2 years later but they put me on Linzess and that helps alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hdw85 48 Posted November 14, 2016 It was about 9 days after my surgery.. I had trouble with that for a solid month after.. I take a stool softener every few days and Fiber everyday and I'm good to go! Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelmad 3 Posted November 14, 2016 Two days later. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrookeTiffani 54 Posted November 14, 2016 6 days.. And boy was it painful. They suggested milk of magnesia. two doses over two days (about 2 tablespoons sipped each day) and if that didn't work try an enema. Definitely ask your doctor though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QueenOfTheTamazons 634 Posted November 14, 2016 I didnt have a problem the first 4 weeks after surgery. The last two weeks thou... Had my first in 6 days today. HW 385 SW 359 CW 335 (50lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolosmom7 740 Posted November 14, 2016 The whole system goes crazy! I go much less often. You aren't alone [emoji4] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redmaxx 740 Posted November 15, 2016 I went on the second day I was in the hospital. I am almost a month post op and I go maybe once a week. But am really not eating anything solid so I feel that I will not really have a "normal" BM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites