May 6th Banded-First Week Question

dicev · 05-10-2008, 01:36 PM

Hello,
I had my surgery at Clovis, CA/Dr. Higa. All went Great, very little discomfort.
I have only one problem. I was told to take Milk of Mag for constipation. They said, I need to have some gas and BM, to let them know all is working properly. The Milk of Mag hasn't worked. I took it last night. My husband said, dont take any more.
I have been on a clear liquid diet, and am not hungry. I have no pain.
Does any one have any advice. I called my Dr's office, but no one was in and I hate to call the Dr at home if I don't need to. Does anyone have there solution handy?
Thanks and I am so happy and grateful for this Band and the hope it has given me.

NicoleW8ing · 05-10-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dicev

Hello,
I had my surgery at Clovis, CA/Dr. Higa. All went Great, very little discomfort.
I have only one problem. I was told to take Milk of Mag for constipation. They said, I need to have some gas and BM, to let them know all is working properly. The Milk of Mag hasn't worked. I took it last night. My husband said, dont take any more.
I have been on a clear liquid diet, and am not hungry. I have no pain.
Does any one have any advice. I called my Dr's office, but no one was in and I hate to call the Dr at home if I don't need to. Does anyone have there solution handy?
Thanks and I am so happy and grateful for this Band and the hope it has given me.

I was banded May 8th and I am having some gas discomfort. Have not had a BM yet. The last time I ate solid food was Tuesday, May 6th, and my last BM was Wednesday, May 7th. I spoke to my doctor yesterday and he said if I didn't have a BM by Tuesday, then we might have to do an enema, but he said a few days is nothing to worry about, especially after moving to an all liquid diet. Best talk to your surgeon, but I wouldn't be really concerned about it. I'm still on the clear liquids and not hungry at all. Actually, I become like stuffed (like I just ate at a buffet or something) after drinking 1/3 serving of protein shake.

I had 1/2 of a sugar-free popsicle for lunch and it was delicious. Passing gas, the very rare times I can, is such a blessing. It relieves a great deal of the pressure. But it happens maybe once every eight hours or so.

dicev · 05-10-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NicoleW8ing

I was banded May 8th and I am having some gas discomfort. Have not had a BM yet. The last time I ate solid food was Tuesday, May 6th, and my last BM was Wednesday, May 7th. I spoke to my doctor yesterday and he said if I didn't have a BM by Tuesday, then we might have to do an enema, but he said a few days is nothing to worry about, especially after moving to an all liquid diet. Best talk to your surgeon, but I wouldn't be really concerned about it. I'm still on the clear liquids and not hungry at all. Actually, I become like stuffed (like I just ate at a buffet or something) after drinking 1/3 serving of protein shake.

I had 1/2 of a sugar-free popsicle for lunch and it was delicious. Passing gas, the very rare times I can, is such a blessing. It relieves a great deal of the pressure. But it happens maybe once every eight hours or so.

Hi Nicole8wing
Thank you for your reply. I haven't had any problem with gas yet. I read, I think here on the Forum, that protein powder may be a cause if it is milk based. Anyway, I was put on clear liquids only. Like you, I feel very satisfied and even to full if I don't watch it.

If I would have read your post first I wouldn't have taken more Milk ofMag..I didn't take as much and maybe I won't cramp to much.

neverB4 · 05-12-2008, 06:04 AM

It will also depend on how much narcotics you took after surgery. They slow parastalsis down. Can take up to 24hrs after last take to get things going. I took a 1/2 dose of MOM on night of post-op day 2. That got my gas going and then I had like 6 watery stools from the CL diet. I'm now 5days post-op and only have bad gas.

kellygirl0520 · 05-15-2008, 07:43 PM

I was banded on 5/9 and have not had any gas problems but just had my first BM today. My drs office suggested that I get Phillips stool softner. I did not get a chance to go out and get any before I had my first session (if you know what I mean!) I would strongly encourage you to invest in a stool softner asap!!!

MSnika3 · 05-15-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by neverB4

It will also depend on how much narcotics you took after surgery. They slow parastalsis down. Can take up to 24hrs after last take to get things going. I took a 1/2 dose of MOM on night of post-op day 2. That got my gas going and then I had like 6 watery stools from the CL diet. I'm now 5days post-op and only have bad gas.

Ooooo, I didn't know the narcotics had anything to do with it. No wonder I haven't been to the restroom. While I was having severe gas pains this week, I was taking a combination of antacid, gasx, and a gooood dose of painkillers EVERY night. Guess I may not get moving for a while. Perhaps I should make an appointment with Phillips.