How the body functions after surgery.....not a nice topic

If you have had a RNY bypass....this question is for you..... (caution.....this is NOT a nice topic). Have your bowel movements been affected?  I'm not talking about dumping.....just your regular, run of the mill bowel movements.  Were you constipated?  If so, what did you use to deal with that? Sorry for the "Highly Personal" question.....I'm just experiencing problems in that area and I'm concerned. Thank you, Sharon

I haven't had the surgery so I can't answer from that point of view.  But I have read that constipation can be a problem.  My doctor has said that we can take Milk of Magnesia.

Sharon, Yes very much so. I use the Members Mark soft gel stool softener from Sam's. You can get 400 for $5.86. Seems to help alot.

Mira-Lax was recommended to me on my list of post-op supplies...I just have to up the dosage when I need it which thankfully is not much of a problem for me. After surgery in those early days, though..I wound up having to use a Fleet enema.

At the beginning I did but now I am regular just like before, no issues, once everything settles down and you get on a schedule it all works. AmyBeth

Like Rita I use the Member's Mark stool softener and when that isn't enough I add the Miralax.  It has definately been an issue for me.  My husband and I both have this problem.  I am looking forward to the level out that has been mentioned!!!!  Good luck!!!

Lets just be blunt and say I have been so constipated I have thought about calling roter rooter for them to come and snake me out.LOL Especially when I travel. I have learned the old fashion MOM works the best plus I use benefiber occasionally. My friend and I discuss how before surgery we never belch or let of gas now its like everytime we ear we belch like crazy..And the tummy noises after eatting can be hilarious....Having RNY does give you wierd entertainment

Well.....You have to remember  too that you are not consuming as much as you used to so not to much will be coming out. I am almost 3 years out and I go only every third day or so and feel fine.  Pam

Thank you all for your advice!!!  I have some MOM at home, so I'll try that first.  Then, I'll hit Sam's.  I appreciate it because I was starting to get worried. Thanks again, Sharon

I am only about 2 weeks out but the fist few days home I had some wickedly dark brown diarrea that was not pleasant to say the least.  Sorry if that grossed anyone out but I am just an honest person and want folks who havent had surgery yet to see what can happen.