BM Problems ????

Okay, so I know this may be TMI, so I apologize if this post grosses you out... I am having trouble with BM's. It's not that I'm constipated, I just don't really need to go. I can go roughly 6 days before I go #2, and when I do, the consistancy is fine but there's not much of it (considering I only am going roughly once a week). Everyday I sit on the pot and try to pu**** (anything) out... but there's nothing there. I don't know if this is normal or not at my stage... it's been like this since surgery. I read on another message board that sometimes you can still go, even though your bowels are otherwise full... What should I try to use in order to get them moving again??? I just figured at first it was b/c there really wasn't much coming in... but now that I'm eating more and going the same amount, it's starting to concern me. I know I should just ask my dr, but I was wondering if anything worked for you. Thanks!

Dawn, I am not having this issue, and I hate to say this, but you do need to contact your surgeon. They may allow you to take something like Milk of Magnesia. I understand tht protein shakes may constipate you, and I am not sure how many you are drinking. Please contact your Dr and see what they advise. Denise

I only go every couple of days. I think the Iron makes us constipated plus the fact that we arent eating alot so there isn't much waste. I drink warm tea and walk and that seems to help get things going. Don't push too hard or you will end up with hemmroids. Patty

I WAS LIKE THAT,BUT SINCE I UPED MY PROTEIN IT HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER. ALSO TRY DRINKING CARNATION INSTANT BREAKFAST FOR THE CARB CONSCIOUS. IT REALLY WORKS FOR ME.

TRACEY: SAME PROBLEM HERE THIS WEEKEND!! CALLED MY SURGEON'S NURSE AND SHE SAID TO USE DUCOLAX OR FLEET!! I DID THE DUCOLAX AND BY EVENING, LET ME SAY WELL IT WORKED!!!!!! JACQUE 271/240

Hi Dawn, I am almost 3 weeks out. While I was on liquids, I went every 2-3 days Now that I am eating food, I cannot seem to go without taking MOM. (yuch). I don't want to become dependent on this to have a BM every time. I went 7 days without a BM then took the MOM and had one 3 hrs later and againg the next day. I have no urge to have a BM and it has concerned me as well. I'll be running this by my doc next time I see him. But the MOM is gentle and dr approved.

I TAKE CHILDREN LAXITIVE ,EVERY 3 DAYS. I HAVE WENT A WEEK BEFORE .BEFORE WLS I USE TO GO 2 TO 3 TIMES A DAY .