24 days post op/calcium issues

Hey everyone, I am so amazed at how well this surgery has worked. I guess int he back of my mind I was afraid I would be the one that it didn't work on. I am down from my highest weight of 258 down to 232 so a total loss of 26lbs. I am blown away. I am getting out almost everyday and walking alot just doing everyday stuff and I am walking at night. Not perfectly yet, but I am getting there. I know once it cools off a bit I will be much more eager. We are also talking about getting an eleptical for home so I have access right there so I don't have to worry about the elements, esp during winter. I feel really good except for my incision pain. Why I am still hurting I dont know, but I have one really large scare on my right about 3.5 inches and it is really sore. That is the only one that hurst. I am really having a hard time getting in my calcium because it constipates me sooooooo bad. Does anyone else have this problem. I don't know what to do, I am taking colace like I am supposed to, but to no avail. Any suggestions would be great. I love you all and am praying for all that you are doing well and for those getting ready to take the plunge, my prayers are with you for no complicatons and a quick recovery. The Lord bless all of you Trish

Hi Trish! You and I had surgery just days apart. I had mine on August 2nd. I have had issues with constipation also. I sent my husband to the store last Sunday to get some Milk of Magnesia for me because I realized I hadn't gone to the bathroom in 7 days. Man was I full of pooh! LOL. I felt sooooo much better after relief. My mom used to use colace and it never did much for her either. Would your doctor approve Milk of Magnesia? It tastes icky, but it's worth it for the relief it gives. Way to gooooo on your weight loss!! And it only gets better from here!! Hang in there with your incision pain, it does get better. My largest incision is only about an inch long, but it's still tender as well. My most tender one is the one on the left right under my breast. I'm so happy for you that you're weight loss is going so well!! Keep on keepin' on!! If you ever need someone to talk to, PLEASE feel free to call on me! I'll be your cheerleader and we can cheer each other on!! God bless!! Brenda