Post-op pooping

[Rose400491 61]

I had my gastric sleeve on October 17 so I’m one weeks post-op and I can’t poop!

Even on my pre-op diet I was going to the bathroom (every few days) because I was allowed to eat salads.

Now on my post-op diet I’m just on Protein and Water and broth. I’m concerned but in reality I believe I have nothing in my digestive system to get out

[Christa Murray 5]

Hi there,

Had my sleeve operation on the 20th. I haven't gone either. Called doc today nurse said to take milk of magnesia. I'm still in alot of pain as well but all else seems good.

[Katherella 12]

Same with me.... had mine the 17th and no go yet ....talked with the nutritionists today and they said use Miralax and Benefiber ?

[PNWlady12 5]

I just had my sleeve surgery yesterday. Constipation has been on my mind. Nurse said miralax should help

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[Tat19808 35]

I was sleeved 9/25/17. Constipation hit me at week 2. Take milk of magnesia to empty yourself out.... and take 2 stool softeners a day... that's what I am doing now

[Rose400491 61]

Update everyone! I drank milk of magnesia and it worked! However a mix of hard stool and bad diarrhea. But honestly it’s better than nothing!! I was feeling like crap not getting anything out and I feel so much better

[Christa Murray 5]

Same here! Yay!

[admrn 25]

Same here very constipated 1week post op. I tried fleet suppositories and it helped . Made it easy and not straining to poop.

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[ATL Sarah Beth 5]

Please don't assume there is nothing in your system to get out. Those were my same thoughts and I ended up in the ER at 1.5 weeks pre-op. The worst experience I have ever had.

[ydorodkin 6]

Had the same problem. Metamucil, benefiber, Miralax never worked for me, even milk of magnesia. Glycerin suppositories did magic!

[PNWlady12 5]

milk of magnesia is my friend. I learned the hard way, if a few days go by with out a BM... I'm jammed. MoM clears it right out!

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[Heather S 17]

I think the Protein Drinks stop me up. Having to take milk of magnesia and slowly getting some relief. I'm 2 weeks post op. Im hoping it gets better but going to try stool softeners too


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[Angie's_Ocean 213]

I’m exactly 1 week post-op RNY and haven’t had a BM in 8 days. Mind you I have been on Clear Liquids & Jello for 2 weeks (1 week pre-op and 1 week post-op). I don’t feel the urge or constipated however. I don’t know if there’s anything really in there to pass. Should I be worried or take milk of magnesia just in case?

[ydorodkin 6]

Had the same problem. Metamucil, benefiber, Miralax never worked for me, even milk of magnesia. Glycerin suppositories did magic!

also, flex seeds helped even better. Take about 2 spoons of flex seeds (better raw seeds) put in about 16 oz ceramic jar and put hot boiled Water and cover. Drink up to 3 times a day when cools off. Morning doze better on empty stomach.

[Ang~10~17~17 22]

I had my sleeve on 10/17 also. Been having the same problem. So I ate some flavored applesauce and the fruit did the trick for me.