What do you use to stay regular?
One of the post-surgery problems that I've run into is that for the first time in my life, I'm having problems having regular bowel movements. I've always been regular and had no problems with constipation. The mostly meat diet that I eat now just doesn't have enough fiber to keep things moving on a regular basis. I do find that since I've started eating some veg that things are better, but I was wondering what you use to keep things moving. I see some people list things on the menu forum, but I thought I'd ask specifically what helps you. Also do you use something daily or just as needed?
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
I take one or two of these Docusate sodium 100 mg capsules every evening. Basic, cheap, and usually enough to keep things moving. I have found that this problem wasn't a thing for me the first year and since then has gotten to be much more of an issue. These help. If and when I need more, I use a few doses of Miralax.
I also have added oatmeal for breakfast fairly often. I find that if things aren't 'moving' in that department oatmeal can really help. Such fun!
~E
Consultation weight: 265, Surgery date: 10/6/15, Goal: 150, Current weight: 129; 5'5, 46 years old
"I am basically food's creepy ex-girlfriend. I know we can't be together anymore but I just want to spend time hanging out" ~me, about why I love cooking so much post WLS
I use a little bit of fat..i.e. cook with a LITTLE bit of olive oil, pesto or eat fatty fish AND do a jumpy type exercise to shake things loose (e.g. running/jogging, rebounding (i.e. bouncing on a trampoline), figure skating, jump rope and step aerobics)).
RNY Surgery: 12/31/2013;
Current weight (2/27/2015) 139lbs, ~14% body fat
Three pounds below Goal!!! Yay !
I keep a container of prunes in the cupboard. I know that I don't need to go as often due to significantly reduced intake volume, but if I start to feel backed up or bloated I eat a single prune at night and the next morning I'm back on track.
5'4" 49yrs at surgery date
SW - 206 CW - 128
M1 - 20lb M2 - 9 lb M3 - 7 lb M4 - 7 lb M5 - 7 lb M6 - 6 lb M7 - 4 lb M8 - 1 lb M9 - 2 lb M10 - 4 lb M11 - 0lb M12 - 3lb M13 - 0 lb M14 - 2 lb M15 - 0 lb M16 - 3 lb
Miralax... in my water 3-4 times a week...
I buy the SAMS Brand in a 3-pack...
I'd rather buy the COSTCO brand, but COSTCO isn't here in Oklahoma City... but that's a completely different story.
Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)
RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs
Ground ham loaf???
Hmmmm..... Not sure what I think about the name! Lol
I'd love to visit Seattle again! Great city!
Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)
RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs
