Erm.... Embarrassing question

[Lippyloirston]

How long following following surgery before you managed to 'change your shoes'? I know I only had my bypass on Tuesday and I haven't really eaten anything of substance but beginning to worry about constipation :sign0137:

 

[Sashie1977]

It was about 10 days for me following my bypass. I think the anaesthetic has a lot to do with it. X

 

[Sashie1977]

It was about 10 days for me after my bypass. I think the anaesthetic has a lot to do with it xx

 

[carrieb]

5 days for me, slightly constipated for first 2 weeks, but no problems since - never had to take anything for it, just lots of lovely water!

 

[Val]

I always worry about constipation it can really bring you down cant it...
I only had surgery yesterday so cannot help other then to say Drink plenty and consider lactulose if you feel really bunged up

 

[shelleymarie]

Try benefibre. A couple of spoonfuls in your tea everyday and it helps a lot. You might have to try something stronger for the first time.

 

[j0anne]

I was ermmm regular to the point of a few times a day 3 weeks post op I am now once a week!

 

[Lippyloirston]

Thanks for all the advise. Will try not to get too obsessed about it. I guess another change you get used to!

 

[happy days]

Sugar free senikot is very good. I prefer the liquid to the tablets.
But I had went before I left the hospital and have never been constipated since op.

 

[soohoo]

elo everyone.as soon as I get on my feet in the morning im off.so.when I have the op any advice would be gratefully appreciated.im a great beliver in all bran soaked night before in loads of milk.or oranges and now at this time of year satsumers they have a great rememerence of Christmas that's coming.take care evryone

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

I've been using benefibre which has helped a little, im only 4 days post op so dont know if that helps!