More potty talk... sorry

Hi everyone...

Sorry about the subject but I think some of you out there can help me... I thank you in advance.

I had RNY on November 17th. I had diarrea for 3 or 4 days after getting back home. Since then, I have gone only 2 times. Its been since last Friday (11/28) since the last time. So... its been about 4 or 5 days. Still "letting wind" several times a day and I do not have any  gas discomfort. Is this normal? I assume since there is a lot less going in, there would be less to come out. The past two days I have had applesauce but it doesn't seem to have helped.

I'd love to hear about your experience... thanks.

~Marci

I had surgery on the same day as you and I've noticed that I've slowed down on the pooing too.  Sorry I know I'm not any help but I'm wondering the same thing too. 

I was at my first post op appt yesterday and brought this subject up. I was told that what we're eating at this stage doesn't really produce much waste so you might not be going each day. I was told to add more oatmeal and fiber filled foods to help with not going.

I'm 11 days out & have had a small amount of diarrhea every single day. I can't wait to have the other problem - heh!

Marci....I had surgery 2 days after you....and thankfully I have had no problems with gas (excessive that is) and have had regular bm's since about 4 days out.  I think it will get better.  There's alot going on inside our stomachs and colon right now and it's having a hard time adjusting to the foods or liquids we are putting in our pouches.  Unless you have bloody stools, pain or excessive diarrhea I wouldn't worry.  Good luck to you on your New Adventure.

Sandy

Hi I had ryn on the 18th and have had some of the same probs.  I couldn't for 6 days afterwards they told me to use milk a magnesea it really helped out.  Good luck.

After feeling the need to go but not having success, i gave in and bought some Milk Of Magnesia.  It tasted pretty nasty, but the relief i feel now is so worth it.  I might go check the scale!

Check the scale---- ROFL! I did not realize that I was all stopped up until yesterday. I had been able to have some small success so felt like I was OK. Yesterday I got terrible gas but couldn't pass anything. Then finally realized i was terribly backed up. Anyone remember the first time after having a baby? It was that bad. I am going to start adding Benefiber to  my protein drinks. I don't want to go thru that again.

I found a good product --- All Bran Sugarless Drink Mix.  It's like Crystal Light but it has 10grams of fiber in it!  Tastes good too! 

Wow 10 GMs of fiber. That is great. Where did you find it? What amount of fugar grams does it have. It turns out i am somewhat sensitive to dumping and don't want to do that again.