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Okay so I still haven't had a bowel movement. Took a suppository and have tried metamucil and nothing. I lost 10 lbs in my pre op liquid diet but gained it all back with all the IV fluids, etc by the time I left the hospital. I'm down 6 lbs so far. Drinking fine, getting up to walk every hour and do my breathing exercise. I feel a little frustrated about the weight loss but will be patient. Anyone else not had a BM by the time of their 1 week post op? Should I try something else?

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Milk of Mag! Doctor's nurse told me to take this up to every 6 hours until results. I took it once and it worked several hours later. Then Miralax in 4 oz non Protein beverage every day. Works like a charm! Good luck and God bless you and keep you!

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I am on day 6 BM was yesterday for me, and then again this morning! Are you passing wind? Dr advised as long as I am passing wind all is fine


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I am 5 days but since first day I drink warm Water with lemon and some time I add ginger it help lot to pass gas and bm

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Hi
I have completed 3 wks today, I got sleeve with dr Castro, I feel very disappointed with my progress I have lost only 16lbs since my pre op, my SW was 218lb and my CW is 210lb so in 3wks I have lost only 8lb is it normal or I am feeling that way

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