Advice Needed

Hey everybody, I have a question that deals with bodily functions and I hope no one is offended. Today I have felt very, very, very constipated and weak. It has been hard for me to have a BM and when I do it's soft, but it hurts coming out. Should I be taking a stool softner? I have never had this type of problem before and it's very disturbing and deblitating at times. I attempt to do a fleet's but it hurt to. I'm drinking 56 to 64 oz of fluid a day. What could this be? Sheri

I have not had WLS (yet) so I know nothing about it but I did just happen to read if you aren't getting enough B-12 it can cause this problem. Something to consider anyway. Hope you find relief soon! I feel your pain

I haven't had surgery yet either, but I'm sure some of the more experienced folks will be able to help. I would also call the nurse where I had surgery.

You need to try and drink more.....I have to walk a fine line with my drinking....too little and it's tough to poo....too much and I can't control it!!!! TMI!!! TMI!!! TMI!!!!!! Get checked for hemirhoids....Nasty little buggers if you have one, trust me!!! Again, TMI!!!!!!! And buy you some aloe flavored baby wipes (with NO alcohol) to use after your BM. smoochies Arlies

Hey Sheri. My problem since surgery is not having a normal one - mine is mostly very soft (Argh.. why are we even talking about this..haha)..... but I do know of others post op who take stool softners. You should try it and just see if it helps.