Touchy Subject....

How often do you all take a BM? I am only having about 1-2 per week. Is that normal? --Lyndsay 12/13/04

i'm going 2-3 a week! kesha

Hi Lyndsay, I only have 1-2 per week as well. I asked if it was normal and I was told by my surgeon that it was because of the amount of food we are (not) intaking.

I'm at about everyother day. Megan

I am regular as clock work with one or two a day. Before surgery I could have as many as 5-8 per day. I have some problems with irritable bowel but it seems to have cleared up significantly with the surgery. Remember our bodies are still adjusting to the new set ups and I am sure that things will change again in a few weeks or months. Monica

I'm having the same issue. I just feel that once a week is too long to wait. So I asked my surgeon and he recommended taking FiberCon and Metamucial. I take it daily and I'm feeling a little more regular. I'm going every 2-3 days. Call you surgeon for their recommendation to make sure you're safe.

I asked that same question at support group. One answer I got was "the doctor say there is 4 reason for constipation" Dehydration Dehydration Dehydration Dehydration. So I drank more water the next day and boop just like that I had a BM.

I go once every day in the morning. To keep things moving, I eat a small serving of unsweetened apple sauce each day. Maybe the fiber helps?

Hi Lyndsay- I have at least one BM every morning like clockwork. If I eat fried foods I go again. I also wanted to say hello! My daughters name is Lyndsey. And we are twins, because of our surgery date.

My dietician said get ready for once every 3 days.