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Cobrargc    25

Cobrargc
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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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Ms skinniness    3,003

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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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Pookeyism    1,143

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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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Finding Myself    146

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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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Pookeyism    1,143

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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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5DoxieMom    87

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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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Cobrargc    25

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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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Finding Myself    146

Finding Myself
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No! Fiber bulks up the stool too!

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Ms skinniness    3,003

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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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Finding Myself    146

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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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RawrrAshleex3    137

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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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butterbean    30

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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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Thinner Peace    24

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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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RawrrAshleex3    137

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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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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

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