gross question

[restrict2008 0]

I am 9 days post op and have not yet had a bowel movement? Is it time to take some docusate? How long did you all take till your first BM?

[mamato3 1]

ummmm... I would definately take something! You should probably go at least once every 3 days I would think. I have had a slower pattern since surgery but it is still every other day or every day. Dont you feel miserable?

[snowbird 2]

It's not unusual to go (or in this case, NOT go) a while after surgery, especially if you are on a liquid diet. Since there isn't much solid going in, it stands to reason there isn't much going out. Nine days seems a bit much, so I would start with some prune juice or whatever liquid might work for you.

After the post op diet, I take a couple of Fiber capsules every day. Check with your doctor, though; some advise against Fiber pills.

[restrict2008 0]

thanks for the responses- I dont feel that miserable but I am worried that when the time comes it might be painful. I am drinking tea with senna in it which is a stimulant laxative and so far nuthin. I think prune juice will be the next step!

[Wheetsin 714]

Are you having no movements at all, or are you only having liquid movements?

[restrict2008 0]

nary a smudge- nothing!

[IndioGirl55 32]

Call your doctor and ask him 9 days is a long time imho - I had the opposite problem - but really call your doctor and ask him or her as the case may be

[Wheetsin 714]

I've used Miralax (sp) twice since my banding. It's gentle, causes no pain or discomfort, completely dissolves in liquid and has no taste, and for me has worked within 6 hours after taking it. You may want to give it a try.

[healthyagain 0]

Restrict...I'm just noticing your ticker. I'm shocked you found a Dr willing to perform LapBand at only 168lbs and a BMI of 33. I'm not passing judgement...Just surprised...Did you have a hard time getting approved and why did you feel it necessary to have surgery? Feel free not to answer this personal question, but you've got me curious.

[mary1094 0]

did you take pain pills Percocet my dr gave me liquid percocet as well as a liquid to help me go to the bathroom because it can bind you

[restrict2008 0]

I lost some weight on my pre-op diet. I opted for the band because losing weight has been a constant struggle for me since I hit puberty at 9 years old!

While a BMI of 35 is not as unhealthy as a higher one, it certainly puts me at greater risk for comorbidites. Not to mention the discrimination (yes i am sensitive) that I hate to endure as a fat girl. One of the nurses at my doctor's office told me I shouldnt get the surgery- but after gaining more than 50 pounds AGAIN after what I thought was successful weight loss (kept it off for 6 years) I really thought I needed this extra tool to help me stay thin for life. Maybe some of you disagree.

I was self pay- sadly my insurance company has an exclusion criteria for WLS which scares me should something go wrong!

I did have some tylenol with codeine but very little and that was days ago. It is one of the weaker opiates but of course can still decrease GI motility.

[adorkbl 156]

Ironically I just finished reading this thinking I hadn't had a movement either (7 days post-op) when I had the urge. So now I can say it took me 7 days. And all was hunky dory... not painful.

Hope it all works out for you soon!

[CLARAJEFF 0]

I have trouble with bm since my procedure. Its getting better now after 6 weeks. I have been taking milk of magnesia and some natural capsules to help.........

[With His help 0]

My doctor was pushing me to drink prune juice after 2 days and no BM. It took until day 5, but I've been regular every since.

[destiny79 0]

I have not been the same since I was banded it took me 10 days and I finally took some milk magnisisa, now I take it a least once a week sometimes twice because I just don't go anymore. :rolleyes2: