Biggbill@comcast.net
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after surgery, passed gas well. I have been home for 5 days and still pass gas and can feel movement but so far no bowel movement. Is this normal? Should i be taking something? Suppository? Just nervous.
No bowel movement for 7 days
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Cheyenne
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Yep, same thing happened to me. Suppositories worked for me. Also drinking fiber lax like Miramax. My doctor said not to worry too much because I was only on liquids the first week and I wasn't going to have much poop til I ate food. But.. My severe constipation persisted for over a year til I ate more fruits and carbs in my diet but I didn't want to do that at first or I wouldn't have lost the weight like I did. I lost a lot of weight fast and that was great for me. Carbs have made my weight plateau recently but I haven't gained any weight back. I'm now ready to dive back into my low carb way of eating to get down to my goal weight.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Biggbill@comcast.net
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Thanks for that reply...it makes me feel better. This has been awesome and i think i may be looking for problems, it seems too easy. I had a 6 month wait thru my insurance so i had plenty of time to hit the support groups and educate myself. I am very happy making it my first week.
Cheyenne
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Well I really enjoyed my weight loss journey. Follow the proper eating, high protein low carbs, vitamins, supplements, kept myself hydrated and the weight melted off. Stomach size is tiny so I truly feel super full with very little food. I think it was very easy compared to trying to diet before the surgery. Just don't stretch the new size tummy too quickly. Eventually I was able to eat 4 oz. at a time (1/2 cup ) but that took me over a year, actually about 15 months to do it.
Good Luck!
Cheyenne
Good Luck!
Cheyenne
dancinbr
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I still to this day have to take an occasional laxative to keep things moving properly. The main reason for me is I have such an issue consuming veggies. I have gotten better with salads and that has helped. But I have to eat so slowly and deal with the "belches" all the time. It is the way it is.
So, what you are experiencing is common. To this day I have constipation. But it moves. A laxative brings relief.
Ralph
So, what you are experiencing is common. To this day I have constipation. But it moves. A laxative brings relief.
Ralph
Hi Bill, same thing happened to me about 2 months post-op. I tried everything you can imagine (and then some, I won't go into details). The only thing I thought I was doing wrong was not getting my 64oz. of water/fluid per day. That has been a constant problem for me in the whole 7 months. I HATE water. But once I really pushed the fluid intake, I finally was able to start going. Sometimes I still go too long without a BM, but my protein shakes (yes, I still drink those to help me get my protein) help. Hang in there.....I was in total misery for 2 weeks, thought I was gonna die and I really regretted having the surgery, that's how bad I was doing. I got through this and so will you!
Biggbill@comcast.net
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Thanks for the response. Yes it is better, I do occasionally take some sips of milk of magnesia and chocolate Ex lax helps. I do not need it much but it does help. Daily poops are normal now...the first time in my life. I drink pure protein from trader joes....11 oz. 23 G protein. I was drinking muscle milk but do not like the sucrolose....
NewLife4me
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I had the same problem after surgery. My doctor told me to take milk of magnesia and it works for me. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water.
Biggbill@comcast.net
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I have been taking chocolate Exlax every other day with no problems.
Cheyenne
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I also have used chocolate exlax occasionally and it works very well. I am careful not to use laxatives too often as it can make it so you can't go without them. My mom had that problem. I like to use suppositories the kind that are just a glycerin lubricant. That also works well for me.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne