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I’m nearly 15 weeks out and things couldn’t be better, but……..I have a bowel movement question. Yeah I know the topic is disgusting, so for those with a squeamish stomach, read no further.

I am neither constipated nor have diarrhea. Instead my stools are very sticky, pasty and messy. They always leave “crayola marks” in the toilet. This is my only complaint following my sleeve. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do or is anyone experiencing the same issue.

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Oh yeah, I do have that issue at times. I'm not sure what to do and am looking for some answers also. I have used Colace but worry about diarrhea and getting dehydrated. I wake up every am feeling somewhat dehydrated. I get in more than 64 oz of Fluid in the day. Would like any suggestions for this problem also. ;)

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I found Fiber to help - and also less starch. The better hydrated I am, the less this is a problem.

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I think this is a fiber issue, but I also admit I am not experienced yet as I was just sleeved last week. I have had yucky BMs from the gatorade and it's disgusting. It's just like you describe - but I can't add fiber yet! Can you add berries to a smoothie to help with that? Do you take any extra fiber now?

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No one has said this specifically, but I would avoid berries and any type of husk, etc, till you can add fiber of another sort. I would think you could end up with a diberticulitis issue...

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Early on, I used citrucel caplets, cut them into maybe 4 pieces for easy swallowing. Later, the caplets are no problem to swallow whole. I think citrucel is a good fiber supplement. I also like metamucil Cookies, they come in 2 flavors.

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I think I need to bulk up (harden) the stools. Wouldn't fiber make them looser (softer)?

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No! Fiber bulks up the stool too!

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It's not advisable to add berries to your diet due to the seeds getting trapped in you stapleline and causing infections. :)

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That depends on how far out you are. I know Blackberry on here eats a lot of them. I'm too soon post op tho!

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Saw my dr and nut today and the poop issue came up. I haven't gone in 2 weeks. They told me add metamucil or benefiber to EVERY drink even after I go to keep things moving.

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Saw my dr and nut today and the poop issue came up. I haven't gone in 2 weeks. They told me add metamucil or benefiber to EVERY drink even after I go to keep things moving.

For how long?

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My surgery was almost canceled because I had dark stools. Attached is a color chart for your poop. http://www.puristat.com/constipation/bowelcolor.aspx?gclid=CI35xp_2ybACFQhahwodSiImZQ

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Didn't say I assume through the stages and new foods unless i get diarrhea. I had a problem going regularly before surgery

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