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I was banded on June 9th. and started my full liquids today. Here are some of my questions. First I am really tired, sleepy tired not physically tired (does that make sense)? I started on a one a day chewable Vitamin yesterday.

Gas pains worse today then yesterday. Walking as much as possible. But probably not enough.

Now this is an embarrasing question. What about having bowl movements? I have not had one since the morning of my surgery. I am in no discomfort but wondered if that was because of the clear liquid diet. I have always been very regular and surely don't want this to become a problem.

Thanks a bunch!!

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I was banded on June 9th. and started my full liquids today. Here are some of my questions. First I am really tired, sleepy tired not physically tired (does that make sense)? I started on a one a day chewable Vitamin yesterday.

Gas pains worse today then yesterday. Walking as much as possible. But probably not enough.

Now this is an embarrasing question. What about having bowl movements? I have not had one since the morning of my surgery. I am in no discomfort but wondered if that was because of the clear liquid diet. I have always been very regular and surely don't want this to become a problem.

Thanks a bunch!!

I went through the same things after surgery. It's your body adjusting that's causing you to be sleepy. As for the gas, you can try gas x strips, I hear they work! My gas pains went away after about 3 or 4 days. As for the bowel movements, I had the same exact problem! I was always regular but didn't have one for about 3 days after. My doctor said to try duloclax tablets, they are very tiny. They did the trick. Now I'm not as regular, but at least don't need laxatives anymore since I introduced Fiber into my diet. Just give your doc a call and see if it's ok for you to try a laxative. Best of luck!:thumbdown:

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Hi

Making sure that you take your daily Multivitamin is so important - especially while you're in the all liquid phase. This exhaustion is something that I had too. Give in to it and try taking an afternoon nap. Rest is so important when you are recuperating. I was so glad that I had two weeks off from work to adjust.

As far as the poop goes - less solids in, less solids out. At one point I was almost a week without #2. This will improve as you introduce more solid foods. You should consult with your doctor if it becomes uncomfortable.

Best wishes to you with your new band.

I love my band and my new flat tummy!

Sue

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I agree with all the above posts about being tired. This was a very BIG issue for me.

Now regarding the BM'S you should try introducing BeneFiber into your liquids. BeneFiber is non-tasting, Water soluble powder. You can add it to anything. For me this was a life saver. I didn’t have a BM for 14 day post op and by that time I was so backed up it was painful.

You have changed your Protein to Fiber intake and have lowered the amount of carbs. This is a dramatic change to your caloric intake, and in its self will back up the normal person. Then take into account the fact you are eating (drinking, lol) a lot less.

The BeneFiber helped to set me straight and I haven’t had a problem since I started taking it. It does take about a day or so to regulate.

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I too was very sleepy for days after surgery... Are you still taking pain meds? Once I got off the meds, I was fine. Plus, I have had several surgeries, and just the surgical process and all the drugs that are in your body takes a toll on it...

If you haven't stop the pain meds... I would do it!! Take care and good luck.

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It's normal not to go to the bathroom for awhile. Some people are opposite and have the runs!! Pain pills slow things down too and make stool softeners necessary. I take them ongoing so have ongoing Constipation problems. I take colon cleansers sometimes and also use senokot-s from time to time to get things moving!! Hope this helps!! Being tired goes along with having surgery!! Get lots of rest and lots of protein!

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