New Post-op Tip of The Day
Are you getting enough fiber? I don't have a specific number of grams for you on this. My idea of enough fiber is if you are having regular bowel movements.
Sometimes after surgery, depending on what surgery you had you will experience constipation. One way to stay regular is to add Benefiber or a generic version (i use the walmart brand) to your diet. It can be added to water, tea, or food and it is tasteless and has no texture. There are capsules if you prefer that route as well. Some people add flaxseeds to salads and Miz D adds it to her protein smoothie.
It would be nice if we could get all of our fiber from our food but since we must eat protein first, sometimes we don't have enough room to eat our veggies and can't get enough fiber.
If you're really backed up, many dr.s' like to recommend Miralax as a gentle laxative. It also mixes up in liquids and doesn't have a taste. There are also pills that are stool softeners. I'm sure that there are veterans with good advice on this as well and I love to learn.
Sometimes after surgery, depending on what surgery you had you will experience constipation. One way to stay regular is to add Benefiber or a generic version (i use the walmart brand) to your diet. It can be added to water, tea, or food and it is tasteless and has no texture. There are capsules if you prefer that route as well. Some people add flaxseeds to salads and Miz D adds it to her protein smoothie.
It would be nice if we could get all of our fiber from our food but since we must eat protein first, sometimes we don't have enough room to eat our veggies and can't get enough fiber.
If you're really backed up, many dr.s' like to recommend Miralax as a gentle laxative. It also mixes up in liquids and doesn't have a taste. There are also pills that are stool softeners. I'm sure that there are veterans with good advice on this as well and I love to learn.
Wow,Neenaj,Sure love this idea,you are not only helping newbies but also oldies.A great way to go.It sure help me out today.
.Thanks so much.Hows things going for you and your family especially your parents.?Miss everyone,but I have been so busy really need to slow down.you are really looking great.Love Ya'Marilyn
.Thanks so much.Hows things going for you and your family especially your parents.?Miss everyone,but I have been so busy really need to slow down.you are really looking great.Love Ya'Marilyn 
Hi Mrs Marilyn. I've missed you. How was your anniversary? My dad's foot has still not healed all of the way. My mom is in a skill care facility, she will get out Sat. Daddy has hired a sitter for her during the day. She is a lot worse but that is the natural progression of her illness. Thanks for asking.
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