OK, So..........Constipation after VSG, everyone or just me?
This is awkward I know, but I am wondering if this is a common problem or it is just me? I have tried Miralax but with minimal results. I have tried drinking more water, minimal results. I did have this issue occasionally before the sleeve, so I am not real surprised, but it seems to be a struggle.
Does anybody have a great cure without pills? I eat well, exercise, and drink enough water, but still it comes up more frequent than I like!
Does anybody have a great cure without pills? I eat well, exercise, and drink enough water, but still it comes up more frequent than I like!
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on 5/7/10 12:48 pm
on 5/7/10 12:48 pm
I'm not as far out as you (wow! only 4 pounds to go, Way To Go!) so I don't know if our situations are similar....
One of the things I do is check how many grams of fat I'm averaging. If it's under 25 grams per day, then I'm stuck too. Increasing my fats by eating pumpkin seeds, almonds and even peanut butter seems to help. The fibre from these doesn't hurt, either.
Because I need calcium (by itself is a blocker), I get it with magnesium (milk of magnesium), and that will help, as well.
Since I'm carb light, I'll eat a cup or so of packed lettuce.
Sometimes I have to use all three, sometimes not.
Best,
Cheryl
One of the things I do is check how many grams of fat I'm averaging. If it's under 25 grams per day, then I'm stuck too. Increasing my fats by eating pumpkin seeds, almonds and even peanut butter seems to help. The fibre from these doesn't hurt, either.
Because I need calcium (by itself is a blocker), I get it with magnesium (milk of magnesium), and that will help, as well.
Since I'm carb light, I'll eat a cup or so of packed lettuce.
Sometimes I have to use all three, sometimes not.
Best,
Cheryl
4 pounds away? That is soooo awesome!
OMG I thought I was the only one...I drink almost a gallon of water and stay within the limits of my protein, carbs, calories, fat and also sugar and I still have such a hard time going.
I have attributed to maybe having too much protein a day (almost 100 grams)...I also blame my lack of "going" to my slow weight loss...does this make sense? I walk 45 minutes to an hour a day and still my loss has been slow.
I'll be interested to see what other people have to say!
Liz
OMG I thought I was the only one...I drink almost a gallon of water and stay within the limits of my protein, carbs, calories, fat and also sugar and I still have such a hard time going.
I have attributed to maybe having too much protein a day (almost 100 grams)...I also blame my lack of "going" to my slow weight loss...does this make sense? I walk 45 minutes to an hour a day and still my loss has been slow.
I'll be interested to see what other people have to say!
Liz
I called my local bariatric surgeon and he recommended the daily miralax. I don't mind it, as it is clear and tasteless stirred in my morning oj or whatever, but it doesn't always work so well. I definately notice when it does because I lose a few pounds quickly. (Sorry for "tmi") My local bariatric doc says this is not uncommon for weightloss patients and to just keep working at it. I have done a bit better with more fruit. But when I don't, it's more thanuncomfortable, it is sometimes painful cramping, etc.
Just glad to know I am not the only one! Misery loves company?
Just glad to know I am not the only one! Misery loves company?
Hi, yes im excited for my surgery just wi**** would get here already. Im busy going to another state for a graduation this week for my brother and moving upstate in 3 weeks so im busy up until surgery which im sure will make the time pass quickly. thanks for asking. I cant wait until i am posting as a post op