Congrats! You're doing great!

Call your surgeon. #1. This is probably normal. I was like you except I didn't have a bm the first week. When I finally did, it was very soft, then nothing for 2-3 days, then normal and I've been normal ever since. Your body is going through a process just like you are and every body is different. #2. I wouldn't dare take any stool softeners or anything to get you going without approval from your surgeon. I'd be scared to death something in that stuff could hurt my tummy. If you're not in any pain, you could try another day or so and see what happens. If you're cramping or bloated, again, call your doctor. Sorry if this isn't what you wanted to hear. I'm only on my 2nd week post-op and still relying on my doctor instead of me taking things into my own hands. Good luck! Donna

I wasn't comfortable to drive for about 5-6 days after surgery. I still had very loose ab muscles for that long and bumps were terribly uncomfortable, not to mention side effects of pain meds.... it's really specific to how you feel. I would however suggest you err on the side of caution... this is major surgery, take the time to heal. Renee

I know your question was not directed to me but i just had surgery (gastric) on teh 21st and my doctor and nutritionest both said if i got anyhting down at all make sure it was plenty of water and the protein shakes. they are loaded with protien you have to drink at least 60 grams of protien a day. I ahve lsot at least 13 lbs. Are you having problems with bowel movements? I was doing great ( for teh first time in my life I was regular) but none yesterday or so far today. i dont knwo if i should worry or if there is anythign I can take. Thanks Jamie

Hi Janice, I had my gastric sleeve or vsg on 9/19 and all I can say is that I LOVE it. When I came out of anastesa (sp?) and didn't feel like they did anything too me, even the gas pain that everyone gets no matter what procedure they have was no big deal. If you haven't found it yet, there's a forum just for us vsg people, you can find the answers to any of your questions here by people who have gone before you and they are a great bunch of people. Here's the link: http://obesityhelp.com/forums/VSG Also, here is a link to a faq just for the VSG, it should answer most questions: http://www.beadbaker.com/VSG/ Good luck and feel free to give me a holla if you have any questions. THE VSG, IT's A BEAUTIFUL THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ......................................PAul