I don't Poo

Unlike most DS patients I don't poo or have problems with Bubble Gut.  I am concerned about this, and have talked to my Dr. about it.  In addition, I only potty about once a day. I am starting to drink more water so I can go more, but I still don;t go.  I am concerned about my kidney function because I am eating so much protein.  I only poo every couple of days, and my stomach looks pretty bloated.  I guess I will call the Doc in the AM to see if I can take a laxative, cuz I think this needs to come from the top down and not the bottom up.

I can only respond to the protein and kidney function part, Only the protein that is absorbed makes it to your kidneys so there shouldn't be an issue due to the protein malabsorption component to the DS.  :) 

One word.  Miralax  It's a miracle.  Safe to take every day, my doc says.

Are you uncomfortable, Calliope?  This may be your norm.  I have been finding the calcium supplements I'm taking are very constipating.  I am trying to eat more fruit, and of course, more liquids.  I have also added Colace twice a day.

I am concerned... how is all that 'stuff' going to get out if it won't come out that end?

Have you had your labs done to see how your kidneys are reacting?  This is the first step.  A full set of labs.

 

Hi,

I put benefiber in my protein drink and take miralax every morning and I still dont go to the bathroom every day and if  I do its once a day in the morning. My stomach doesnt seem to have a problem with anything I eat but I really don't eat much I prefer my protein drinks. I just figured I was lucky not that there was anything wrong because I lose weight ok. Good luck keep us posted

 

Trish

It is really diabetics and people with kidney diseases who have to be concerned about too much protein. For those of us with a DS it is really a nonissue.

I haven ad trouble with constipation since my vsg 3.5 years ago and will still get constipated after the DS if I don't do a bowel program. Intake 2-4 stool softener a every night,the number depending on how loose or hard my stools were the day before.

I am only gassy if I eat too many/ much white flour products and it is stinky too.as long as my white carbs are low I don't really have any issues. If I don't take the stool softener every night I will get in trouble.

That is my suggestion to you also.