yet another poop question... yes, TMI

Godgaveus2
on 11/7/11 10:02 pm - WI

Being a fairly new post-op this has been my biggest nemesis. I am definitley not regular by any means, in fact this morning I "went" for the first time in a week. Let me tell ya, my guts were hurting this morning and I spent a long time in the bathroom. It felt so good to get it all out. I then weighed myself and I was down 2 lbs from yesterday. So I guess the saying is true " I really am full of "****" Lol. I have tried Miralax but I just couldn't stomach it. I now have to be better at putting benefiber in everything! This is all such a learning experience. Kelly, hope your feeling better soon!

(deactivated member)
on 11/7/11 10:21 pm - Santa Cruz, CA

RNY on 06/20/05

Good ol' MofM is not a bad thing if you really feel like you NEED to evacuate your bowels. Or stool softeners.

Good luck

Frances S.
on 11/7/11 10:25 pm - Crystal Falls, MI

RNY on 12/07/09

You drink coffee don't you? That usually keeps me going like clock-work. Nuts & popcorn usually help me stay regular as well.

I can't offer a whole lot of advice since I haven't had to deal with constipation like that (yet?).. but I hope you find relief soon..

KittenLove
on 11/7/11 10:44 pm - Around Knoxville, TN

RNY on 09/02/08

i just bought castor oil this morning for the same reason -- straight out locked up I tell you.

Be happy.

danvet
on 11/7/11 11:21 pm

RNY on 12/06/11

I work in healthcare and the #1 thing I recommend to my patients is warm (not hot) prune juice. It's natural and it will likely produce a movement within a few hours.

Caution here would be that I don't know how that will affect your stomach/bowels, Good luck, hope everything comes out ok and yes, pun was intended, lol.

Danette

siberiancat
on 11/8/11 1:06 am - COLUMBIA CITY, IN

RNY on 03/25/09

Not feeling like you have to go is a good sign. Bloating probably an indication that "build up" is happening.

I take benefiber, Mag Oxide, too, plus stool softners in am and pm. I drink a hot protein mocha with 1 scoop Click in the morning. Usually within 10 minutes of drinking that - I have results.

Personally - I would stay away from "laxatives" until you are uncomfortable.

Penny
Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery

poet_kelly
on 11/8/11 7:44 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I am still not feeling like I have to go. And I am hesitant to go for any laxatives until I do feel like I'm ready to go but can't. But the bloating and stomach pain is making me uncomfortable. But I'm not sure a laxative would even work well if there's nothing down there ready to come out, you know?

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

Loveshinesthru
on 11/8/11 2:12 pm - Mesa, AZ

hope fully you dont have an obstruction. :(

HW: 314 SW: 297 CW:166

exohexoh
on 11/9/11 3:35 am - West Chester, PA

RNY on 09/27/10

i know this won't work for you since you're vegetarian, but when it gets bad like that for me i get just a plain hamburger from mcdonalds. works like a charm every time lol

<3 jen <3

<3 starting weight: 252 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 151 <3

RNY: 9/27/10 <3 Extended Tummy Tuck w/hip & thigh lipo: 6/6/13

poet_kelly
on 11/9/11 3:40 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

All the grease, probably? Yeah, I'm not trying that!

I went just a tiny bit this morning. I think I will go for a suppository if I don't go more by myself today.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

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