Anyone here working out at the downtown YMCA? I go swimming there but am set to resume weight training and am looking for a gym buddy to work out with. Studies have shown your more likely to keep to a routine if you have support and a workout partner.

Also I know there is a Meet and Greet coming up this spring but I'd sure like se us develop a support group that meets more frequently and exchanges information. I'm reading Dr. Sharma's blogs plus nutrition information from various sources and I'd be willing to share this at a coffee get together. I'm thinking of something on a monthly or biweekly basis.

Are you still on the post op liquid diet or have you tranistioned to solid foods? If on solids then I'd try increasing your fiber and fluid intake. Too much protein can also lead to constipation but I'd be suprised to hear of constipation if still on a liquid diet. Try more activity too - that helps.

I'd talk to your dietician.

I'm the constipation queen.  I had so many issue post op and even pre op to a smaller extent. I tried everything. I have hemmoroids and had a fissure at one point.

The magic solution for me is Restoralax. You can get it at any pharmacy or costco.  It's a powder I put in my coffee or what ever drink. No taste. I used it at the beginning and i didn't think it worked. What works now is I started twice a day for about 3 days then once a day. Even now I only have to take it a few times a week and I go everyday and easily. The not having to strain has healed the fissure too. no gas and no cramping at all. Isnt addictive and just pulls water into the bowel.

You can e-mail me at [email protected] if you would prefer! Thx

Glad to hear! If you are from Winnipeg, e-mail me @ [email protected]

happy for you!