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I was sent home from the hospital on stool softeners. Miralax is what most of us take daily for constipation. I personally do best with magnesium tablets and fiber. With five days of constipation, you might want to ask your surgeon's office for advise. I once got so bad I ended up at the ER and they took xrays. They told me to drink a bottle of magnesium citrate.
The 3 week stall is to be expected. There is a whole scientific reason that has to do with glycogen. Glycogen is used for energy and requires water, something like 4 pounds of water for 1 pound of glycogen. You can Google it if interested.
The nausea is probably from not getting in enough water. As weird as it sounds, the body is holding water because it thinks it is not going to get enough. So what usually helps is to drink a lot of water. I aim for 100 ounces a day. Once the body thinks the drought is over, it will release the water that it is storing up.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I am a little over a year post sleeve and am wondering if anyone here has experienced complications after a year out? If so, what were your complications if you don't mind sharing? I am feeling especially nauseous and have been vomiting.
dehydration can cause nauseA. Are you getting 64+ oz of sf liquid a day?
ulcers can also cause nausea.
Good Morning
I made this video for anyone who has questions about losing the last few pounds after Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHmHe7SlzYs
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
I feel exactly like you!!!!! I had my surgery on 10/15 so this Thursday I make 3 weeks. Started Weightloss journey at 230. Dos 222 current weight 207. But today got on the scale and it said 209 ? I've been constipated going on 5 days today. Will get something today from the store! Yesterday I barely ate or drank anything was nauseous pretty much all day.
Hello,
When I was approved, I only told my family--there were yays & nays. It's your body & you're doing it for your health. It's no one business what's going on.
When someone asked if I lost weight. I smiled-why yes--alot of blood, sweat, tears & cussing. It's my secret!!!
Good luck, take care.
I appreciated reading your article! Very helpful!
Thank you Dr. for sharing this link and for a very informative article.
I am a little over a year post sleeve and have been nauseous and vomiting. It may not be sleeve related but I am not sure. I had a brief weight loss stall during my second month post op but things turned around not too long after. Don't give up!
I am a little over a year post sleeve and am wondering if anyone here has experienced complications after a year out? If so, what were your complications if you don't mind sharing? I am feeling especially nauseous and have been vomiting.
4 weeks post op and I have stalled in losing weight at 200 lbs. I'm horribly constipated; nauseous; can't get the water in. Pills seem to stick in my throat. I've been at 200 lbs for over a week after losing weight at a pound a day for awhile. It makes me worry that this stall is it; I'm stuck at 200 for the rest of my life. Really questioning why I did this.
this is the notorious 3 week stall, a week late for you. It is normal, many of us had it and it won't be the last one. There will be many as your body adjusts but if you stay on plan the loss will start again.
cpnstipation can cause nausea. You need to address that ASAP. Call your surgeons after hours line for advice. Many of us useMirslac(generic form is fine) to move the condtipation then use it and or stool softeners regularly to keep moving.
do not take any fiber right now. It will only make the constipation you hAve now, worse.
you will be able to drink once you move your bowels.
don't wait, start treSting the constipTion TODAY
