Another "poop" question. LOL

My SIL is 16 months post op and met her goal several months ago. She says that she only has a bm every other day or 3 -4 times a week. I go every single day, and haven't had any constipation problems in nearly 2 months. I wonder if I'm eating too much. I don't think I do. Here is a sample of what I eat, and don't fall out about the carbs. breakfast: coffee cheese toast snack: handful of pistachio's Lunch: protien of some sort and usually a small salad or veggie snack: cheese or nuts dinner: usually meat, veggies, and sometimes bread I do have an occaisional sweet, and not very big mind you... a cookie I drink all my water and have been very good about my pills and iron tablets. I was just wondering how often you go. I seem to go a lot, and sometimes twice a day. Hugs, Debbie -63

Hi Debbie, we are one day apart...2-4-04 for me. I also go everyday and sometimes more than once. i am a light weight and so my loss has been slow. started at 261 and am only down to 182. but don't get me wrong i am very glad with that loss. just wanted to let you know you are not alone with this problem. lots of gas goes with this problem too lol. Kate

I only go once every 6 or 7 days. It's intense. I am thinking about calling the doctor. I never had the problem before surgery. I am doing everything I am suppose to do. Hopefully I am normal. S

Susan, i gotta tell ya, you look fabulous! kelly who sometimes is farfrompooping herself!

Hey Debbie Actually, I had a really bad problem with constipation for quite sometime. I tried everything . . . suggestions from my doc, other post ops, & just things that should have worked. At that time, I wasn't going but MAYBE once a week . . . if I was lucky. . . . Now, I have a cup of coffee every day (16 oz breve 1/2 caf w/shot of s/f vanilla - YUMMY!!!) & I tell ya what . . . I go everyday like clockwork now . . . unless I don't have my coffee. It's awesome! I know that there are those out there who say "no caffeine" . . . but at this point . . . I'm down with whatever keeps me regular (so is my doc) And on another note . . . I think you're doing awesome! I know that you've struggled with the weight loss (so have I) . . . but I really think that when you get down to the last 40 or so lbs (I have 30 left) that they just trickle off slowly. You didn't have that far to go to begin with (lucky you!). Keep up the great work!!!! Big Hugs Amanda -83

Generally like clock work, but if not, I use MOM and I'm right back on track. I only have trouble if I eat too many carbs. Julie

I think it just depends on the person. If I drink a lot of hot tea I go every day but if I decrease the tea I may go every other or every third. I had a little problem a few months ago and went a week without going - I was not happy then but I only had that problem a couple of times. I wish I could eat more fiber but I usually do not have room - I am trying to add a little more fruits and veggies every day but I have not been really successful at it yet. Liz

Debbie, Does she eat veggies or fruit at all? If not, that could be part of the problem. I am definitely regular on a daily basis, some times more than once a day. Only had constipation problems twice since surgery and Benefiber fixed the problem right away. Mary

I go everyday without fail. Sometimes even twice a day but most definately everyday in the morning. Annette

I guess I should have added that she doesn't feel constipated and this is the normal for her now. She does get in all her water plus some and eats a container of no sugar added applesauce everyday. That is what got me to wondering if I'm eating more than her, because my body rids itself everyday. Just pondering. Debbie -63