Just gotta ask, BM?

[Nessa38 0]

Hello, I was banded on 10/13 everything seems to be going good except no BM... Today is day 6. Should I be worried? Is there something I can take? I have lost 10lbs since 10/13 I guess it was all Water. My doctor doesn't require any kind of pre-op diet. So yep, I'm sure there's a lot in there! :smile2: Has anyone else experienced this?

[kgloverii 0]

Most Bandsters deal with Constipation at one time or another post-band. I dealt with it for like 5 months straight. Miralax was my friend. My PCP said to take it as often as I needed, once a day till I was regular... I still get stopped up occasionally and a few days of Miralax and I am good to go again... I tried the Fiber, the juice, the yogurt, nothing was working... HTH!

[Nessa38 0]

Thanks so much!!! I'll be going to the drugstore tonight. :smile2:

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You need to call your doc asap and ask him what you should take. Don't wait until monday!

[Nessa38 0]

OMG! really? should I be scared?

[kgloverii 0]

You should NOT be scared. This is very typical. I am POSITIVE that Miralax is the way to go. Non-habit forming, gentle, and everyone that has taken it has had good results. Take it from the Constipation queen. Haha, what a title! :smile2:

[Nessa38 0]

you can have that title. ha ha ha

[RestlessMonkey 7]

NO! Sorry don't mean to frighten you! But don't wait .... the longer you wait, the , um, harder it will be to get things moving. Better to take care of it now. If you've been taking a pain killer like vicodin, lortab, or hydrocodone (opiates) they are VERY constipating. Please call now! THEN post more! :smile2:

[Nessa38 0]

yep was taking hydrocodone every 4 hours for 2 days. so i'm in for a good ride with this one!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You might want to check with your doctor before buying Miralax; you know how different they ALL are! Mine told us "if you have the problem call ME and I'll tell you what to do" So try to check w/your doc first. :smile2:

[Nessa38 0]

Will do! Thanks to you both!

[macpherk 0]

I am 2 weeks post surgery. I used Milk of Magnesia, after 6 days with no BM. Took 2 doses(at night), worked like a charm on the second day. After that, watching my fibre,lots of Water, so far no more problem. And because I was not eating much for the first week, it was not a bad one...I have taken codeine in the past and been so bad I thought I was going to die.

But do it soon.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

If you can't get your doc, then do use either miralax, or milk of magnesia (I've seen them both mentioned here) whichever is your preference!

Good for you catching it now! :smile2:

[jazie 0]

My dr also said Miralax. I tried it for a few days but no luck. Now I am eating Shredded Wheat AND taking Miralax and it is doing wonders. The only thing is that the shredded wheat has 40 carbs. For a while I will have to deal with the trade off. Hopefully, things will get back to normal soon. I am almost 4 months out.

jazie

[krtork 0]

I take Benefiber everyday. It mixes in almost anything and you can not taste it. I also like the Crystal Light Live Active. Easy to take and keeps things movin'!