A cure for constipation AND hunger!!

So, like many early post-op patients, I have been really struggling with the constipation.  I had a cup of coffee at my neighbors house the other day, and boy, did that clear things out!  So, yesterday and today, I made a cup of decaf. coffee, and put half of my chocolate premier protein shake in it. ( Like coffee creamer ) and drank that.  YUM!  Next thing you know, everything works itself out!

The other issue I have been having is feeling really hungry after dinner. ( I think the PPI is wearing off at that point , so I might start taking one in the evening, too. )  So, instead of eating something, I have been drinking the other half of my protein drink a couple of hours before bed!  No more hunger pangs!  So, that takes care of my nighttime hunger and the constipation issues!

Just thought some of you who struggle with these issues might try this!

Maybe you can work in an after dinner snack, like a cup of milk or some edamame.  High in protein and they fill you.

If you prefer not to eat, drink lots of water and chew some gum.  I find that helps. 

Also, my NUT told me to eat high fiber for breakfast and high protein for the rest of the day.  They helps with constipation.  If you get constipated, buy this stuff called "peri-colace."  It used to be by RX but now over the counter.  you take 1 to 4 pills at night (my magic number is 3), and by morning, you will be fine.  It's expensive about $18 but is works awesome.  Not something you take regularly, though.

I have 3/4 cup of Kashi Honey Almond Flax every morning and it keeps me regular, along with the edamame for snacks.  Amazon.com sells dry roasted edamame.  They taste like peanuts and are packed with protein and fiber. 

Good Luck,
nina

Thanks, njmom!  I need to look into the roasted endamame.  Sounds good!

Just a word from the wise... The coffee effect eventually wears off.  I found the same thing happening to me but now that I drink coffee on a daily basis and have for the past 6 months, it doesn't clean me out the way it used to.  I now have to be very diligent about staying on top of my fiber and other tricks to keep regular. 

Thanks for the heads-up, Heather.  When I drank coffee in the past, it didn't have this effect on me, so I was wondering if it might stop being effective in the future.  Good to know!

I was thinking about that..   It could have also been that the milk was spoiled or shes developing lactose intolerance. 

Santos