May 6th Banded-First Week Question

[dicev 0]

Hello,

I had my surgery at Clovis, CA/Dr. Higa. All went Great, very little discomfort.

I have only one problem. I was told to take Milk of Mag for Constipation. They said, I need to have some gas and BM, to let them know all is working properly. The Milk of Mag hasn't worked. I took it last night. My husband said, dont take any more.

I have been on a clear liquid diet, and am not hungry. I have no pain.

Does any one have any advice. I called my Dr's office, but no one was in and I hate to call the Dr at home if I don't need to. Does anyone have there solution handy?

Thanks and I am so happy and grateful for this Band and the hope it has given me.

[NicoleW8ing 0]

Hello,

I had my surgery at Clovis, CA/Dr. Higa. All went Great, very little discomfort.

I have only one problem. I was told to take Milk of Mag for Constipation. They said, I need to have some gas and BM, to let them know all is working properly. The Milk of Mag hasn't worked. I took it last night. My husband said, dont take any more.

I have been on a clear liquid diet, and am not hungry. I have no pain.

Does any one have any advice. I called my Dr's office, but no one was in and I hate to call the Dr at home if I don't need to. Does anyone have there solution handy?

Thanks and I am so happy and grateful for this Band and the hope it has given me.

I was banded May 8th and I am having some gas discomfort. Have not had a BM yet. The last time I ate solid food was Tuesday, May 6th, and my last BM was Wednesday, May 7th. I spoke to my doctor yesterday and he said if I didn't have a BM by Tuesday, then we might have to do an enema, but he said a few days is nothing to worry about, especially after moving to an all liquid diet. Best talk to your surgeon, but I wouldn't be really concerned about it. I'm still on the Clear liquids and not hungry at all. Actually, I become like stuffed (like I just ate at a buffet or something) after drinking 1/3 serving of Protein shake.

I had 1/2 of a sugar-free popsicle for lunch and it was delicious. Passing gas, the very rare times I can, is such a blessing. It relieves a great deal of the pressure. But it happens maybe once every eight hours or so.

[dicev 0]

I was banded May 8th and I am having some gas discomfort. Have not had a BM yet. The last time I ate solid food was Tuesday, May 6th, and my last BM was Wednesday, May 7th. I spoke to my doctor yesterday and he said if I didn't have a BM by Tuesday, then we might have to do an enema, but he said a few days is nothing to worry about, especially after moving to an all liquid diet. Best talk to your surgeon, but I wouldn't be really concerned about it. I'm still on the Clear Liquids and not hungry at all. Actually, I become like stuffed (like I just ate at a buffet or something) after drinking 1/3 serving of Protein shake.

I had 1/2 of a sugar-free popsicle for lunch and it was delicious. Passing gas, the very rare times I can, is such a blessing. It relieves a great deal of the pressure. But it happens maybe once every eight hours or so.

Hi Nicole8wing

Thank you for your reply. I haven't had any problem with gas yet. I read, I think here on the Forum, that Protein powder may be a cause if it is milk based. Anyway, I was put on clear liquids only. Like you, I feel very satisfied and even to full if I don't watch it.

If I would have read your post first I wouldn't have taken more Milk ofMag..I didn't take as much and maybe I won't cramp to much.

[neverB4 2]

It will also depend on how much narcotics you took after surgery. They slow parastalsis down. Can take up to 24hrs after last take to get things going. I took a 1/2 dose of MOM on night of post-op day 2. That got my gas going and then I had like 6 watery stools from the CL diet. I'm now 5days post-op and only have bad gas.

[kellygirl0520 0]

I was banded on 5/9 and have not had any gas problems but just had my first BM today. My drs office suggested that I get Phillips stool softner. I did not get a chance to go out and get any before I had my first session (if you know what I mean!) I would strongly encourage you to invest in a stool softner asap!!!

[MSnika3 0]

It will also depend on how much narcotics you took after surgery. They slow parastalsis down. Can take up to 24hrs after last take to get things going. I took a 1/2 dose of MOM on night of post-op day 2. That got my gas going and then I had like 6 watery stools from the CL diet. I'm now 5days post-op and only have bad gas.

Ooooo, I didn't know the narcotics had anything to do with it. No wonder I haven't been to the restroom. While I was having severe gas pains this week, I was taking a combination of antacid, gasx, and a gooood dose of painkillers EVERY night. Guess I may not get moving for a while. Perhaps I should make an appointment with Phillips.