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Post Op September Sleevers, Roll Call

newgrandmother

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teatimed    23

teatimed
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I sometimes have the same problem but not as bad as yours... I can go 2 or 3 days.

Are you drinking enough Water? My dr told me that fluids help relieve Constipation.< /p>

Good luck

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teatimed    23

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Well that's a good amount of Water. How about fibre?

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Jenn31MA    149

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Time for real talk.... Hope this isn't TMI.

I'm not going..... Ugggh!!!

I know I don't eat enough veggies but by the time I fit Protein in there's not room for much more.

I can go over a week without going. That's just not healthy. Ive taken Milk of magnesia and Mirilax. It will eventually happen with the aid of a chemical product but I hate that I have to take them do what should come natural.

I even thought that maybe I'm eating too much Greek Yogurt???? (Lots of protein in that stuff)

Is anyone else having this issue????

I was having the same issue. I bought Fiber gummies and you take two a day. It took about a week but i go every day now!!! They were a huge help i recommend you try them

Oh and sometimes i forfeit the protein in favor of veggies to help...were far enough out where we can eat more so u can always sub in a Protein Shake as a snack if you feel you need more protein or Jerky etc. Its too much protein that will bind you up

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rybecca20    160

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Time for real talk.... Hope this isn't TMI.

I'm not going..... Ugggh!!!

I know I don't eat enough veggies but by the time I fit Protein in there's not room for much more.

I can go over a week without going. That's just not healthy. Ive taken Milk of magnesia and Mirilax. It will eventually happen with the aid of a chemical product but I hate that I have to take them do what should come natural.

I even thought that maybe I'm eating too much Greek Yogurt???? (Lots of protein in that stuff)

Is anyone else having this issue????

Yes it is a terrible issue for me too. I don't know what else to do either.

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rybecca20    160

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Becca- looking so good my friend!!!

Someone on MFP suggested taking two fiber gummies plus Miralax daily. I'm goi g to try that for awhile and see if it helps. Plus lots if water!!! Yummy!! dde01dde01dde01

I did read that. I take 4 fibercons a day religiously and a laxative a day. But I am going to get those gummed too. Thanks so much. Feeling so much better too.

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Jenn31MA    149

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I recommend the fiber gummies its the only thing thats helped and i now go everyday..once in awhile ill miss a day..but ill take it over the pain of not going lol

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Jenn31MA    149

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Jenn did you have to take then for awhile before you noticed any difference?

About a week/week and a half until i was regular but it took a few days to start the colon working lol

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kparker0501    88

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GREEN!! You look AMAZING! Miralax is awesome unleess you need a stimulant which Senecot works wonders! Thank you for the hit up on MFP. I am doing VERY well with my weight loss. I started exercising and OMG I can not beleive how much weight I am dropping now. I am between a 12-14 and I have NO clothes which sucks and is awesome all at the same time. :) I am still losing hair at 5 months out.

NGMA- HELLO! I hope you feel better! My entire family got it and it lasted a couple of weeks and it stunk!

JENN- You are almost to Onderland! Awesome job.

Artsong/Rybecca- You girls also look great! I love seeing the updated profiles. I have to do mine soon! Love you girls. Forgive me for not being on here more often. I am seperating from the hubby ( and no not because the weightloss, because he is an A-HOLE, lol) and I have a lot going on. I miss you all though

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greenfamily004    172

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Thank you Parker- I may have to try the stimulant.

You are doing an amazing job!!!! You inspire me. I need to start exercising ????????????????????

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newgrandmother    725

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green i was told high protien can constipate you. take some flaxseed and fish oil that might help natrually and up the Water it makes the path easier.

BECCA LOOKING GOOD GIRL ^_^

parker thanks i feel a little better, found out its an ear infection very painful. the antibiotics are working.

ok team sept i think i have offically stalled HELPPPPPPPP. i lost 2lbs and it came back and been holding for about a week. parker i am working out also but its not pushing it off like yours grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. god give me the strength to understand i have lost a lot of weight and my body is trying to adjust. on the lighter note i am officially a college student. yayyyyyyyyyyyy

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ArtSong    291

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Am I the only one that is a .5 1 lb a week looser?

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