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I am just curious after surgery what will my number two look like nomral or will it be smaller?

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I am just curious after surgery what will my number two look like nomral or will it be smaller?

Odd question, but a question nonethesame, it will look the same way it does now.

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At first it will be different, like softer. But after you get back on solids it should be normal, maybe a little harder because you won't be getting a lot of Fiber. But it just won't happen as often. I suggest fiber gummies

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I am eating Protein only, so not too much residue left after digestion...mine looks like biggish rabbit pellets.

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ok so you asked right?

I have always had issues with Constipation especially while prego. After surgery it HORRIBLE. Moved to a more regular pattern at about 4 months but still deal with it ocassionally.

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I just love VST......no holds barred here......:lol:

You all are so great! I can't wait to be sleeved I have my orientation in Richmond tomorrow.

Hugs to all

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Chronic Constipation sufferer here, use Mirilax Daily.Mine are very dark, very heavy sinkers that smell really foul. I always leave "marks" on the sides of the bowl. I go maybe every three days or so.

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Thanks for all your honest answers!

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During the liquid phase, when you're drinking sugar free stuff like gatorade/powerade/crystal light, and then throw in some lime Jello and some sugar free popsicles, Peacock poop is what we called it a couple of years ago.

Smaller bm material is to be expected especially when ingesting very small portions and/or liquids.

The freaky colors disappeared once I was able to progress to other liquids and foods.

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So weird, I was just thinking about this because I went today and it's a lot different than my pre-surgery "normal". My "normal" before surgery though was chronic diarrhea due to IBS so this is actually a nice change because it's what I would consider to be normal poo. Not to hard, not to soft (no I'm not talking about papa bears chair :P ) and just a little bit, not hours of cramping and sitting there until my legs go numb because I ate the wrong thing. This was definitely an unseen perk of the surgery for me.

Renee`

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Hi,

I am almost 3 years out from having sleeve surgery. I notice that someone wrote already about using Miralax. I highly recomment using it daily. I just mix mine with my Protein drink every morning. I put a cap full in the blender with my Protein Drink. Miralax is tasteless and I use it sometimes in my hot tea too.

It just makes life a whole lot easier. You are eating Protein and do not get enough of the Fiber that you need. Miralax is not habit forming either. I use the "Costco" brand, it is the very same thing and cost less.

For me the poop is much smaller and looks the same color as always.

Suzanne

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Before you can eat any foods... remember... liquid in, liquid out.

I see a bunch of people freaked out over "diarrhea" :)

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