I am 5 weeks post-op and have a very hard time having a BM.

It took me 45 min. today to get the stool to come out. I was used to eating lots of fuit and raw veggies before surgery and know that is why I am having a terrible time. I had open RNY and will Milk of Magnesia hurt my pouch?

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