Hi Debbie,

Pain meds will make you constipated. I think as long as you're
able to pass gas, everything is working ok. I'm sure once you're
off the pain meds, your bowel movements will return. Good luck.

Jes



--- In sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com, "Debbie"
<overtherainbow96@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone, I had the gastric bypass done on Jan 29, 2008.
I've
> been home for two days now and am feeling good. I'm tired alot
(pain
> meds mostly to blame) but I have not yet had a BM. The last one I
had
> was tuesday morning before surgery. Is this normal? I have gas
quite
> a bit and am not uncomfortable or feeling like I have to go but
can't.
> I was always regular prior to this. I do have gas alot and to top
off
> am starting my period today, ugh!
>
> Should I just wait it out or take something now before I am
uncomfy?
>
> I noticed no one is has really talked on here in a while and am
hoping
> there are people out there I can talk to about this as I'm sure
I'll
> have some more questions.
>
> I also seem to have issues with bad breath, which I never had, is
this
> from the surgery/diet change. I'm brushing my teeth and using
mouth
> wash 4-5 times a day!
>
> Debbie
>