Confused digestive system

(deactivated member)
on 1/19/09 5:35 am - Hagerstown, MD

Here's a question for y'all. I'll be the first to admit that I have a bladder the size of the state of west virginia but with my increased drinking and stuff, I have to go to the bathroom a lot more. However, I'm starting to find out that when I feel like I need to have a bowel movement, I go to the bathroom and all I do is urinate then the need to have that bowel movement goes away. Is my bladder and intestines fighting for smaller space?????

Debbie L.
on 1/19/09 5:41 am - Baltimore, MD

LOL - Sometimes that happens to me too. I don't know what the official answer is. But I just figure it isn't quite time yet and come back later. The worse thing you can do is try to force it. That can lead to other problems that you do not want. As long as you are getting your fluids in, you should be OK. I also find that adding some fiber every day helps a lot too (oatmeal, granola, and or a trail mix bar work wonders for me. When I did not use to have one of these every day, it was a bit of a problem for me.

(deactivated member)
on 1/19/09 5:44 am - Hagerstown, MD

RNY on 05/08/08

you know that's the funny thing. my surgeon never mentioned having to take fiber every day. I think I'm going to do that by my own direction. I'm anything BUT regular. some days I'll go 3 - 4 times a day then I won't go for a week.....or two

Jilly Durbin
on 1/19/09 7:13 am - Pasadena, MD

RNY on 12/04/08

Me toooooo!!!!!!!! Isnt that just strange. Then I feel like I kinda went but I only went pee. I have a bm like every 3-5 days. UGHHH LOL

(deactivated member)
on 1/19/09 9:42 pm - Hagerstown, MD

RNY on 05/08/08

well hon I think you and I are due for some fiber supplementation!

Jilly Durbin
on 1/20/09 2:07 am - Pasadena, MD

RNY on 12/04/08

LOLOL What did ya have in mind honey? LOL Not raisins I hope! Bleek! LOL

(deactivated member)
on 1/20/09 2:51 am - Hagerstown, MD

RNY on 05/08/08

nope! metamucil or miralax or whatever........just something that'll make us go LOL

Lashay1974
on 1/19/09 11:58 am - Randallstown, MD

RNY on 10/07/08

I was having the same problem here. I was instructed to use benefiber daily and make sure I am getting all of my fluids in. I usually mix the benefiber powder with my early morning drink.