Not to be so personal....but if you don't mind sharing ...how longways it before you had your 1st BM(aka...bowel movement)....is it too soon to take a laxative?
I had my first BM the day after I got home from the hospital.
I ended up going to a colon/rectal doctor because I had such bad constipation. After the current problem was resolved, she told me to have a sip of Phillips milk of magnesia every night. Then as things improved try having a sip every couple of days. She did say that I waited too long before taking action. I've never had this problem before so I wasn't sure how bad bad was. Here goes more information than you probably want to know, I ended up with an anal fissure (a tear in the lining of the lower rectum). Very painful, don't let it go too long. Took six weeks to heal.
I have to say that I have never been to a funny doctor. I decided that you really have to have a good sense of humor to go into that specialty, she was delightful considering the problem.
Dec. 19, 2012 - 309 pounds
April 10, 2013 - 266 pounds
April 12, 2013 - 272 pounds (I gained 6 pounds after surgery but have been steadily losing since then)
November 21, 2013 - 209 - 100 pounds lost!!!!!
January 1, 2014 - 205 - down is down after the holidays
January 30, 2014 - 199.4 - first time in the 100's in over 30 years!
I have become quite the connoisseur of Milk of Magnesia. When you accidently buy the plain flavor (tastes worse than chalk) add a few drops of Orange Mio and shake (then you don't have to throw the whole bottle out). My personal favorite is the Cherry flavor.
P.S. Cherry comes in the big bottle. Good luck to you.
Dec. 19, 2012 - 309 pounds
April 10, 2013 - 266 pounds
April 12, 2013 - 272 pounds (I gained 6 pounds after surgery but have been steadily losing since then)
November 21, 2013 - 209 - 100 pounds lost!!!!!
January 1, 2014 - 205 - down is down after the holidays
January 30, 2014 - 199.4 - first time in the 100's in over 30 years!
I didn't have one for 11days! And then I was worried so I took a stool softener and that made me go. I'm still irregular. So I take a softener once a week. And I've incorporated fiber tablets in my diet and that has helped. Hoping I get in a regular cycle soon. My doctor said it's because of the protein drinks I drink every day.
Hey im soo glad u asked my surgery was on 1/14/14 too qnd I have had ZERO bowel movements since I came home. I was trying to wait and see what would happen in a few days and I figured its because were not eating anything yet. Anyway guess ill get some Milk of Mag too. Good luck fellow sleever!
I finally had one on day 7 after taking Milk of Magnesia. I have never been regular though. I took 2 Tbsp in the afternoon (nothing happening) so I took another 2 TBsp before bed. I woke up about 5:00 am with a good BM (although a little runny TMI). But it felt so good to be rid of the bloating and gas.
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