BM problems!!!!-question?

Ok my surgery was on Feb 5th and I am having problems having a BM. Is anyone else having this problem? I have only went one time since my surgery and I had to be admitted to the hospital for that. So they could get me going. My bowels seem to be working I have some gas. But nothing like everyone talks about. I'm on stool softner but still nothing. The first time I went 2 weeks before going to the ER in pain. Now its been 6 days. I feel like crap all the time. I was suppose to go back to work on wednesday but backed out because I feel so bad. Next question should I call my doctor tomorrow and tell them whats going on? Or should I just keep dealing with it myself? I thought I would try a fleets tonight, but thats what put me in the ER last time. I'm a little scared. Am I ever going to have a BM on my own again? Just wondering if anyone else is going through this? Charlotte

Hopefully you decided to call your doctor, he should be able to help you. Good luck with this and let us know how what happens.

Have you been drinking enough water? I also try and eat applesauce too, that seems to help me. Maybe some pureed prunes. I know that I had the opposite problem after surgery with diarrhea. I do know that I only go like once and week or twice now, not like before. Be sure to call your surgeon to see if he has suggestions. Good luck and I hope you feel better.

You REALLY need to call your surgeon. I think every few days is fine, but weeks does not sound right to me. Better safe than sorry.

hello Charlotte , i was having some problems with the bm also i am 4 weeks out and i been taken benefiber the clear choice taste free.. and it really help me ...i would still call the dr also ...hope ever thing will work out for u!!! oh you could try senekot also i heared aother people talking about it with the gastric bypass it did help them, i have not try that yet ..just a idea for you . Roxanne 320 -33 pounds ,288pounds now !!!

Hey Charlotte, I had a HORRIBLE day the other day due to the same issue. I woke up and it felt like a brick was in my belly and I had major pain. When I called my Dr.'s office they suggested milk of magnesia - but it didn't work for me preop so I didin't expect much. Again, no luck. Later I asked if I could use a Fleet's enema (I know its yucky) but IT WORKED!!! I was SO Happy and feeling so much better within an hour. Check with your doctor - but this really helped me. Good luck! Shelley