I'm about 3 wks post op and have had my first bout with severe constipation.

I must admit a couple of days, I've had trouble getting my liquids in. I have no appetite and I feel full all the time. (I had open RNY). I've take Milk of Magnesia and Correctol for the past two days but nothing seems to help. I've pushed until I'm blue. My question is, does it just take time to clear up? I am setting a clock every hour today to make sure I get ALL of my liquids in and I'm walking. I'm on a soft diet and will avoid cheese for a couple of days. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please tell me this is normal! Thanks to everyone on this board.

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