Constipation!!

Nicki08
on 6/9/15 12:35 pm
VSG on 09/15/14

Ugh! Im tired of being scared to go to the bathroom...I typically eat premier protein shake for breakfast, salami cheese and a hard boiled egg for lunch, and some kind of chicken or pork for dinner....If I dont go #2 for a day I will take Mirilax the next morning...should I just be taking this every morning?...is there something I could be eating to help me out?...I still need to lose another 20-30 pounds so im not in maintenance yet...any suggestions?

    

Scott S.
on 6/9/15 12:44 pm - TX

Should be an every day thing.  You may want to mix in veggies when possible.

VSG: 8/8/13 

        

ragincajun
on 6/9/15 6:21 am, edited 6/9/15 6:22 am

Hiya Nick -

My daily diet is much like yours.   I also have the same situation and rely on Miralax.  Generally, I take when starting to feel backed up.  After 2-3 days of using, things clear up for a few days, then rinse and repeat.  I have been told by a Doc that using Miralax EVERY DAY causes your internals to stop performing normal function, so I shy away from that approach.

Also, this is why I jokingly refer to the universe of weight loss surgery patients as: "Constipation Nation" :)

-RC-

    
Gwen M.
on 6/9/15 1:59 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

I wonder why the doc said that?  Miralax is a non-stimulant laxative which is exactly why it's safe to use every day without dependence.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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momsy55
on 6/9/15 1:37 pm - ME

I added more fiber to my diet once I was on the regular diet after 6 weeks.  Things like salads, broccoli, etc., if you're able to tolerate them, do help.  Greek yogurt tends to have several grams of fiber in it and it's packed with protein.   I still eat protein first.  Triple Zero yogurt by Oikos is sweetened with stevia, so isn't high in carbs or grams of sugar.  I also take fiber gummies daily, and use Smooth Move tea when things get backed up, which isn't often now.  Good luck!



HW (recorded) 323  Start of Journey 298.9  SW 263.6  CW 177.8  GW 180 
        
Gwen M.
on 6/9/15 1:58 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

I started out using Miralax just on days I didn't poop in the morning, but now I use 1/2 dose every morning in my shake and it's kept me perfectly regular.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

ErinNikki
on 6/9/15 2:53 pm
VSG on 12/11/14

I would add in some leafy green veggies. That should help to get things moving again and provide you with some good vitamins. 

 

          

Sheri R.
on 6/9/15 3:24 pm - Aberdeen, WA

I am 9 weeks out and started using Miralax the second week after surgery, intermittently at first.  I am now adding it to my morning yogurt (along with the rest of my meds) in the morning and it is helping quite a bit.  I got SUPER backed up from the iron supplement and that caused a fissure, so I am way more interested in staying regular than getting iron from a pill at this point, lol.  I meet with my surgeon again on July 7 and I plan to discuss the constipation issue with him at length.  I get over 64 oz of fluid every day and I also eat veggies once or twice a day but I am still constipated.  I don't know what will happen if my iron level dips!  :( 

  

    

H.A.L.A B.
on 6/9/15 3:45 pm

I take miralax every day.  It make my life so much better. 

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Nurse12334
on 6/9/15 3:48 pm

Probiotics help me the most. No also do benefiber when needed. 

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