Uhm..I got a BM Question..

I have a question regarding BM's: when should I have had one? I'm on liquids only and 10 days post op. plenty of gas is leaving me but the BM has not ( this is really embarrassing) Merry Christmas to you all!

I also had Lap RNY on Dec. 15th! My doctor prescribed Colace 100mg 2x daily and I took that the first few days out of the hospital (says to take as needed). My first BM was on my 2nd day home, which was Monday, Dec. 18th. Have you tried drinking any hot liquids? I drink a cup of hot decaf green tea each morning and that tends to get things "moving" for me. Good luck, and don't be embarrassed - we're all in the same boat here!

Sabine Since you are still on liquids there really isn't a whole lot to form into a stool. But, while I was in the hospital (for six weeks) they would regularly give me MOM (milk of magnesia) and every two to three days I would have an itsy-bitsy bm. I was used to going 3 or 4 times a day. I was a little freaked out. Now I go every morning or every other morning and it has become a routine. Of course I'm 2 years out. Take some MOM and you will find relief. Larry

Never be embarrassed. That's what this forum is for. After all, what's a little potty-talk among friends? And don't worry, once your weightloss really gets going in earnest, you will spend plenty of time in the bathroom, trust me.

Thanks guys i'll try the MOM and if that doesn't work i call my doc i guess. no sugar, no coffee, co wine...no poop...i'm turning into a saint