Post Op Constipation - Any Ideas?

[Kage 0]

Hi Guys,

I was banded on March 25. I have not had a bowel movement since March 24th.

I'm not feeling any pain or pressure from it, but I anticipate it is only a matter of time.

Last night I managed to get in 4oz of high Fiber yogurt over the course of an hour...still nothing.

I've eaten applesauce and baby food fruit and even Decaf coffee which is one of my usual triggers.

Nothing.

Anyone have any ideas?

Also, I'm finding it almost impossible to get in enough Protein or fluids...I'm averaging 30oz of Fluid per day and maybe 20oz of Protein.< /p>

I feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day if we have to wait 2 hours after eating before drinking again.

[Jodi_620 37]

2 hours??? that does make it nearly impossible to get enough fluids! Mine was only an hour in the beginning and is down to 30 minutes now.

Talk to your doctor but mine recommended a non-stimulant laxative to help in the beginning. I used Philips Milk of Magnesia. Just start with a tsp if that doesn't work try two tsp, the smallest dose necessary to get you going without making it too loose.

[gamyj 0]

stool softeners twice a day until u become regular.. thats what they recommended at the hospital, and let me tell u it worked like a charm WITHOUT pain!!

good luck kage,

amy

[EmmaWang 0]

I use benefiber to ease my Constipation. The good thing about benefiber is that it doesn't have any taste and it just adds Fiber to whatever you eat or drinkk with. But definitely talk to you doctor about it first.

[dare301obx 0]

I suggest you contact your surgeon immediately. You may be on the way to being beyond constipated...but impacted!

[dogmama 0]

Can't say I feel your pain, but I'm sorry you're suffering. Trust me, you don't want the alternative that I'm going through...6-10 "explosions" a day with belly cramps. Hope you feel better!

[Kage 0]

Thanks everyone!

My surgeon's nurse just returned my call. She recommended baby food prunes and Colace.

I'm off to the store!

Thanks again!

[kjhack 3]

I use collace occasionaly, that's what my doc recommends too. Usually by the next day I'm good to "go". So to speak.

[Big Momma is Shrinking 0]

Can't say I feel your pain, but I'm sorry you're suffering. Trust me, you don't want the alternative that I'm going through...6-10 "explosions" a day with belly cramps. Hope you feel better!

I am feeling your pain Dogmama...

liquid in = liquid out

but I have to say I don'thave the stocmach cramps to go with it.....

Not drinking as much juice today and I have noticed a difference....

Hope things get back to normal for you too soon!!

[Leslee 0]

Milk of Magnesia is the way to go

[PattieW 3]

Hi,

I have the answer thanks to another "Banded" friend. "Smooth Move" yes, Smooth Move is the name it is an herbal tea. I drank 1/2 cup before bedtime and the next day relief. Not a "blow out" just relief.

[wryan1 0]

Miralax works wonderfully.....Add it to your drink and you can't taste it. It is very gentle and will cause no EXPLOSIONS! (-: Good Luck!