what are some good fiber sources 5 days post-op?

I am now 5 days post-op and am having bloating issues due to not enough fiber in my diet. Milk of magnesia was required last night and I don't want to repeat that unless absolutely necessary.

So what are some good liquid or pureed forms of food that contains lots of fiber. I would prefer to stay away from taking a fiber supplement if possible. I want to learn to eat healthy foods that contain the right amount of fiber instead.

Tammy

Tammy,
How are you going girl?  Other than these issues of course.  lol  I'm sorry I dont have any advice cause I did not have that prob.  lol lol  In fact I had the other prob for about 2 weeks after my surgery.  lol lol  Maybe a stool softner with lax in it?  Can you swallow pills?  I know I had a prob but then again I had the rny.  Apple juice is suppose to be good for that or maybe puree some apples without the skin.  ???? Just a few thoughts.  Hopefully someone else will post better advice.  I just wanted to let u know  I was thinking about you!
Denise   

Thanks for the suggestion Denise. Maybe I can find some apple juice that is low in sugar. Other than the painful bloating over the weekend, I am doing amazingly well! I even went back to work 2 days post-op. I am so excited to begin this new chapter of my life. I have new energy, new focus, and I am starting to enjoy life a little bit more. I know this isn't the cure. I know this is just one small step, but it has really helped to motivate me in the rest of priorities. And for that, I give God all the glory and praise that he deserves and then some!
Tammy

Look on the baby isle. I know the Gerber kinda I buy Janielyn is like 6grams of sugar but it is PURE Juice so even that sugar is not that actual bad kind like other juices has in it.  I am so proud for you!  Tell your hubby to hang on cause he is fixing to take a ride of his lifetime to.  He will be or is getting a new wife.  You will have more energy than you have EVER thought possible!
Denise

I will definitely look for that when I return to the store. It's on my shopping list now.
Thanks!
Tammy

also grab some baby prunes while on that isle.  that prob would really help to. 
Denise

You could also add Benefiber to your water. It is clear and mixes well.

I ate the canned refried beans.  I added a little water and souped them up some so that they were legal for the pureed stage.  Beans have fiber.  Maybe you could try that.  I had the opposite issue first out from surgery.  Sorry you are having problems.

Melissa

 

Thanks for the suggestion Melissa. I love Mexican food so I am sure I  won't have any more fiber issues.
Tammy