Maybe TMI but I'm having a problem.

First, let me say how much I appreciate all the support that this group gives one another.  I don't post much but read alot and get much inspiration from the posts.

Second, I'm having trouble pooping.  I haven't had a real BM since Wednesday night.  I've had little sputtering starts but nothing of any substance.  Sorry, I know that's gross but there's really no other way to describe it.

I've been bloated to the point where my clothes are extremely uncomfortable and my lower stomach area hurts.

I've taken x-lax and milk of magnesia last night and still no major movement.

Help please.  Any suggestions or ideas or anything would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much.

BTW, Thursday will be my 2 yr date and I have lost around 95lbs.  I weighed 224 the day of my surgery.  My heighest was around 245.
Thanks again.
Heather

Hey  Heather
Sounds like u r having a intestinal blockage.. I think you probally need to seek some medical attention I think u have reached where all the tradtional methods have not worked. I suffer from severe constipation all the time. I do not drink much fluids as I  should  especially during winter months. I have tried warm prune juice  works like a charm and lately I find drinking pineapple juice works real well, Alittle to well in fact. I was told for my upcomming surgery to drink 3 glasses a day and man I am going so much like a colon cleanser LOL
Congradulations on 2 year surgery date!!!
Are you at goal?
hugs
Lisa

Thanks.
I was actually very close to goal but have gained a few lately.  I fell way off the wagon and am just really trying to get back on it.  i think that is why this happened.  i cut out my popcorn habit and i think losing that fiber has had bad consequences. 
I've actually started feeling a little better as the day has gone.  don't want to go into too many details but i went for a long walk and  i've been drinking this new pink lemonade metamucil (kinda yummy actually) and i've made a few productive trips though nothing solid.  is that still a blockage?  that's pretty scary.

thanks for the help.

i would love to drink the pineapple juice but i'm afraid it would have way too much sugar.  i feel just awful when i have too much sugar.

thanks again.
Heather

Well since I am just second year med school drop out only thing I can say is go see your doctor and most like will do a x ray  and see if u r truely impacted They have other drugs and ideas to help things move along. I was severly impacted once and they gave me some regiman to help move things along and I was great in no time and lost a few lbs, Good luck
Lisa

Thanks.  I cut out the solid food for the past couple days and have been drinking liquids like crazy.  I'm finally getting some relief.  And i've lost 4 pounds.  bonus.

i have an appt with my surgeon in a couple of weeks for my two year check up and one with my pcp in a couple days.  things are moving now.  a bit squishy but no pain except for gas.

thanks for the advice.
Heather 

This is not something to mess around about. I echo Lisa that you better get to your Dr and have it checked out. It is very easy to get impacted.
Also, I take digestive enzymes. We have such small stomaches that it is hard to naturally generate enough to safely digest our food. I can always tell when I get slack about taking it. I just bind up.
Take care and let us know if you get better.
Sharra

i have an appt with my doctor this afternoon.  still no go.  i've been trying not to eat because when i do it's almost feels like the food backs up and gives me heartburn but its food not acid.
thanks for the concern.
i'll let you know what she says.

Heather

I went to the doc yesterday.  that morning i had finally had a breakthrough so to speak.  she said that i literally radiated axiety and she thought the majority of the problem was from tath.  she recommended probiotics with every meal and told me to call asap if i felt like i was having a problem again.  she's kind of new age and told me that i needed to try to get a massage.  i wish she could have written a prescription for that.

Thanks for the support.

Heather

I am glad you are feeling better. I just worry since sometimes our PCP may not have the knowledge to know what some of the complications of Gastric Bypass are. Try to not go so long-ask for help sooner and take care of your self.

Thanks.  I have an appt wiht my surgeon on June 4th but i'm hoping to reschedule it to an earlier time.  I'm still having pain.  Not sure if it is gas or what so I want to go see him ASAP just to get this resolved.