HOw long did it take to have a bm after surgery?

[ashleyb 0]

*I know this question is a little gross and personal but I would really appreciate your honesty. I am 4 days post-op and have not had a BM yet. I knew it would take a while after surgery b/c of the anistesha and everything...and us not eating very much. I am taking my stool softeners just waiting around for it to happen!!! So how long after your surgery did it take you???

*Also I'm eating more then I thought I would be able to. I can eat a bout a 1/2 a cup maybe a cup at one time. Is this normal?? My surgeon just put a little saline in my band not a lot. So I don't have much restriction. How much can you eat at one time?

*Any good Soup Ideas??? So far I'm eating Cream of chicken which I'm about burnt out on... Vegetable Soup i put it in the blender...and thats it. Everything else is Jello, pudding, apple sauce, and popcycles. And Ideas would be great!!

Thanks

[NCsQueen 0]

Hey there! First congrats on being banded. As for the BM it took almost a week for me to have one. I wouldn't get too worried unless its going on two weeks and if that happens you need to call your doctor. As for Soup ideas.... I basically did the same as you. My husband made chicken and cream of chicken soup and blended up really good and that was a little more filling. I started of eating about 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup of food. As the swelling goes down in your stomach you will be able to eat more but you have to be careful and make good food choices. When I went onto mushies I gained 3-4lbs back mainly b/c I made one bad food choice and I feel like I can eat more. I don't want you to make the same mistake. I hope that helps and keep in touch!

[misslonglegs 0]

Hey ahleyb, I was banded on 3/4 in last night i took a womens correctol you can get from Walmart in let me tell you its says on box--bowel movement within 6 hours,gurl yes it was exactly 6 hours when my stomach start bubbling in I ran 2 the bathroom....I had ALOT of Water coming down but I felted 10 times better...also I have no clue of when not to eat,I am eating alot of applesauce,soup,grits,(struggling bad with the Protein Drinks yuck!!!!! anyways goodluck..

[Babe 0]

it took about a week for me, thank to benefiber and drinkable yogurt. and then it was mostly liquid for at least another week after that.

[ashleyb 0]

As far as protien drinks go I drink carnation instant Breakfast the chocolate ones and they taste like chocolate milk there so yummy. Try that one misslongleggs!! I think I might get something from wal mart!!

[misslonglegs 0]

Thanks asleyb, how much Protein is in?

[wannabthinagain 0]

Thanks asleyb, how much Protein is in?

with a cup of skim milk and the mix, it's 13 grams in the 8 oz. if you are looking for something higher, I found egg whites, it's right next to the egg beaters in the refridgerated section of the grocery. it's in a carton just like egg beaters. for every 3 tablespoons, it is 5 grams of protein. i have been adding 6 tablespoons to my milk and caranation mix, making each drink 23 grams of protein. you CANNOT taste the eggwhite at all! it still taste like chocolate milk!

[Mamacj 0]

Don't worry too much about the bm, as long as you are passing gas and not feeling constipated or bloated.

For Protein, I really like the whey protein 'Body Fortress' from Wal-Mart add skim milk and its like 30 grams per serving. You can also get benefiber (odorless, tasteless) it adds 6gms to anything, Soup, yogurt, protein drinks, etc.

[Picklesix 1]

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*Any good Soup Ideas??? So far I'm eating Cream of chicken which I'm about burnt out on... Vegetable Soup i put it in the blender...and thats it. Everything else is Jello, pudding, apple sauce, and popcycles. And Ideas would be great!!

Thanks

Here's a yummy "soup" idea I've used every day this week. If you love Mexican food like I do: half cup refried Beans, half cup beef broth, a dab of sour cream and a tablespoon of shredded cheese. Run it thru the food processor and heat it up. I love it! It's hi Protein, lo fat and yummy.

Good luck with the b.m.!

[ashleyb 0]

omg that sounds so yummy I would eat it like a dip if i could! can't wait to try it!