someone please help

I am 4 months post op and i have developed a prob.I cant have a bowel movement.............its like every 4 or 5 days its is so painfull and i dont know what to do.can someone give me some input.........especially if you have gone through this............................chrissy

GO SEE YOUR Dr. ASAP you dont wanna put yourself thru anymore pain. Call your Dr First thing in the morning. ALMA

Try some Milk of Magnesia. That's what I use. Also drink more water. I only have BMs every 5-7 days. It still would be a wise idea to call your doctor/surgeon. May God bless you. Jeanette Lap RNY 8/25/04 330/260

If your bowels are not moving at all, that's a bad thing. But with our decreased volume of food, we may not have a bowel movement but once every 3 days normally. I notice that when I drink something with a milk product in it (i.e. ice cream, slim fast shake, milk (not skim)), it sometimes "kick starts" my bowels into some motion. But, that's just me. For continued daily good health, millions of Chinese people drink Chinese green dieter's tea daily. I recommend the "3 Ballerina" brand....you can find it at any Chinese food store. Millions of Chinese persons can't be wrong! Maybe you should work this into your daily routine? I keep a few laxitives on hand (the mild kind, like Dulcolax) just in case. But if you are having painful movements, that could indicate some other problem that might be as serious as something that could require another surgery to correct. You don't want to do that, if you can avoid it....but it's best to check with your surgeon. Call the doctor's office first thing in the morning. It never hurts to check on these things with a professional. Good luck with this! ~Laura

I take a stool softener 2 times per day which helps with my BMs. You might try that. Cyndi

stool softeners, milk of magnesia, and as mentioned, products with milk in them would be things to use/consider...but also AS MENTIONED: CALL YOUR DOC'S OFFICE! They have seen it all and may have 1000x better suggestions. You'd be surprised Definitely give them a ring, and in the meantime, take the suggestions mentioned. Let your doc know what you're taking, eating, etc....

I take 2 tablets of the generic brand of "Colace" every day. Things are good in that dept.

Chrissy, I was having the same problems. First, check with the surgeon. Second, drink WATER!!! When things really get backed up I use glycerin suppositories (sp?) HTH! Anne 8/17/04 -63 lbs.