Bowel Movement

LLYates
on 9/4/12 9:56 am - GA

Yes I know, bad subject. I am 5 days out from my surgery and have not had a bowel movement yet. Is this normal? Or should I be worried. I am suppose to be on clear liquid diet but I have had a few bites of oatmeal (really wet) and cream of wheat.

Latse
on 9/4/12 10:22 am

VSG on 06/18/12

I would say call the surgon's office and ask.
If you had a two week liquid diet before surgery and only liquids since surgery there really shouldn't be too much to pass other then air, and as long as that is working and you arn't all cramped up I would think you would be ok. BUT I'm not a doctor.

Good Luck!

Starting/Highest Weight 340, Surgery Weight 306,
Post op: M1-20lb, M2-14, M3-15, M4-11, M5-10, M6-10, M7-8, M8-4, M9-4, M10-5

hwag5149
on 9/4/12 10:35 am

Be careful what you wish for. You're about to start peeing out of your butt within the next few days. Whatever you do, DON'T TRUST A FART. Sounds like a joke, but it's some serious "****"

HW 380.8+ SW- 371.4 CW- 234.4 GW- 200

Terry H.
on 9/4/12 10:42 am

VSG on 10/10/11

Please take my advise and get with your doctor. I had a terrible constipation episode into my second week in which I thought gas and a little discharge meant I was doing OK - I wasn't. See what you Dr. thinks, and if you are not passing anything see if they are OK with you taking colace or something similar.

HW 420 SW 369 Pre-Op -51 lbs; M1-19;M2-15;M3-14;M4 -14;M5-13; M6- 14;M7-14;M8-10;M9-11;M10-11;M11-9;M12-7;M13-7;M14-5; M15-7; M16-8. M17-3. M18-6; M19-5. Goal of 200 (220 Lost) Reached Month 15. Goal of 180 (240 lost) reached at 18 months 10 days on 4/.20/13. 57% body weight lost@180. Now on maintenance. Low weight 169.

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Jls8877
on 9/4/12 12:54 pm

I had a few days of constipation right after surgery. Danactive probiotic drinks worked for me. They are 3 oz and taste good. Try to increase your water intake too. I don't think this is abnorma but if it continues, notify your office.

itzmetinab
on 9/4/12 4:00 pm - WV

VSG on 07/16/12

I didn't have a BM until Day 7 after surgery. My surgeon said that was normal since I really wasn't putting much in. I never experienced diarrhea. Starting at Day 7, I've had a normal (smaller than they used to be) BM everyday.

Highest weight: 294 Surgery Weight: 281 Goal weight: 150
M1 - 20.6 M2 - 16.6 M3 - 17 M4 - 11 M5 -10.2

HEATHER H.
on 9/4/12 4:50 pm - SC

VSG on 08/07/12

I had the same issue, even though I had been on a liquid diet pre-op, etc. In fact, I never had the watery stools so frequently spoken of in the liquid phase. I called my doc at day 5 and he advised Milk of Magnesia. I would do the cherry, mint is horrible. I am a nurse and this is what we most commonly give post-op pts in the hospital. I would try a half dose at first and push the fluids. If that doesn't work within 24 hours, take a full dose. Miralax is great for maintenance and "keeping things regular" but I don't find it that effective if it's been several days since BM. The most important questions: are you passing gas? Can you hear belly rumbles? Any abdominal/back pain? You should pass gas and hear noise. Silence can be an indicator of a bowel obstruction. As long as all of that is good, I would turn to MOM for a little help and you should be fine :0)

Highest Weight: 270 Pre-Op Weight 267 Day of Surgery: 254.5 Current: 154 Month 1: -20lbs , Month 2 -16lbs, Month 3 -15lbs Month 4 - 10lbs, Month 5 - 11lbs; month 6 - 9lbs; month 7 - 6lbs; month 8 - 4lbs; month 9 - 5lbs; month 10 - 1lb

(deactivated member)
on 9/4/12 9:42 pm - Wiesbaden, Germany

DS on 10/08/13

When I had my surgery, the documents recommended I have Miralax available for that reason.

I didn't actually need it but Miralax IS gentle on your system if you do need it.

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