“Is it okay to be constipated after gastric sleeve surgery?”

Yes, for some time, but not til your days' end. If you are still having trouble after 3-4 weeks. see you GP for options.

Constipation is common after surgery. However, you don’t want this to persist and cause complications. Tell your doctor immediately about your constipation to prevent it from worsening. There are measures you can take to help, like adequate water intake, sips of prune juice, Miralax and other bowel aids. Ask your surgeon what is best for you given your recent surgery.

It is not unusual to have constipation after an intestinal surgery. Just follow your surgeon's instructions about eating and diet, stay active, and your colon function should return to normal.