After weight loss surgery, many people will develop a new bowel habit. Opening your bowels every 2-3 days is ok as long as you’re not uncomfortable. During the recovery period, you may find your bowels behaving differently often from one extreme to another, but this should settle as you return to normal eating. Constipation is managed by ensuring adequate fibre, fluids and regular physical activity. As this may be difficult in the first 2 weeks, a mild laxative such as Lactulose may be beneficial during this time. As your food intake increases and you are able to include adequate amounts of fluids on a daily basis, a soluble fibre supplement such as Benefiber can be useful.