Question:
can i take something for a b.m. after only 3 days of surgery?

   — JEANNIE10 (posted on September 6, 2009)

September 6, 2009
yes, my dr. said milk of magnesia or a suppository
   — anewleaseonlife

September 6, 2009
Its to soon to a BM after surgery if your drinking liquids only.If you feel uncomfortable like you need to go ask you surgeon what to take.
   — gay56-

September 7, 2009
My surgeon said if I didn't have a BM within 4 days, to take Milk of Magnesia - ONLY Milk of Magnesia - it is gentle on your system, but will clean you out.
   — Wendy M.

September 7, 2009
Get some Dulcalax suppositories. If you can't find them, get some glycerin ones. The Dulcalax works best of the two. They gave me one in the hospital.
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 7, 2009
Everyone's digestive system is different, and this is a surgery that definitely messes with your intestines. Just take it easy and be patient. Certainly ask your doctor's office for advice. After my RnY last year I would sometimes alternate between constipation & diarrea. Remember, you are not eating much right now...really you should be on liquids for a while, so you are not going to be having normal bowel movements for a some time. Good luck.
   — therese H.

September 7, 2009
what do you guys recommend to relieve the gas pains after lapband surgery?
   — devvon