Man after surgery I have something new to talk about everyday lol. Seriously though I am way too prissy for diarrhea all the time. I get the urge and I just wanna cry cos I'm so grossed out by my body right now. Gas was disturbing enough and now diarrhea?? How do people ever feel sexy after surgery if they are constantly blowing ass and pooping brown water... Not cool folks.

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No joke! I'll start my miralax today. I wasn't sure what a normal duration was for when you are on liquids only.

I am one month out. I take a sugar free chewable fiber tablet every night and I am quite regular. But at first, it was liquid stool followed by constipation. I hate being fixated on my bodily functions so thank goodness for fiber tablets. I pretend it is a vitamin.

I am one month out. I take a sugar free chewable fiber tablet every night and I am quite regular. But at first' date=' it was liquid stool followed by constipation. I hate being fixated on my bodily functions so thank goodness for fiber tablets. I pretend it is a Vitamin.[/quote']

What brand is it and where did you buy it?

Lol' date=' I went 10 days without one so far.. It's like pooping bricks.. Awesome![/quote']

Ha ha!!! My favorite is when you feel like you killed yourself and get up to find you pooped a couple pieces of gravel!

SarSar, how much protein are you consuming each day? As I recently posted on another thread, the purpose for me getting sleeved was so I didn't HAVE to be on any specialized diets anymore. Throughout the day I ensure I get a balance of nutrients and liquids. Well balanced meals are our goal ... not another diet ...

Right?

Totally agree! I don't feel like I'm on a diet at all and I took the same approach you did, still do.I don't limit carbs or count calories. I eat protein first and the problem I have is that after I eat protein I don't have much room for anything else.I try to get in some veggies and fruit after my protein and I eat them for snacks also. I get about 100 g protein a day. I also work out 5-6 times a week, this includes weight lifting 2 or 3 times a week. I have found that if I eat less protein I am hungry more often so this seems to be where I am happy.

I drink a smoothie daily which has a couple cups of spinach along with 2 servings or so of whatever kind of fruit I want. The smoothies go down easy and I can get a few servings of fruits and veggies easier this way than eating them whole and I love how they taste!

Also, I drink 128 ounces of water a day. This I do keep track of, my water bottle is 32 ounces and I drink 4 of them a day. I also drink tea in the mornings and have milk and water in my protein drink that I have for breakfast.

Any suggestions on what I can do with my daily diet to make myself more regular is greatly appreciated!

Sarah

It sounds like you are doing everything right, for sure. Your body may need some more liquids, though, if you are working out hard, expending liquids, yet are consistently having constipation issues.

Perhaps add some chia seeds to the diet? I have heard wonderful things from folks who use them about keeping them regular.

Miralax and Colace work wonders.

How much colace do you recommend? I am doing the Miralax already and it isn't quite doing the job by itself.

How much colace do you recommend? I am doing the Miralax already and it isn't quite doing the job by itself.

I take two pills every night.

WalMart equate sugar free fiber supplement tablets.

What brand is it and where did you buy it?

i are two bits of chocolate yesterday.......the kind that make you poop.....i think most an extra pound today....and chocolate tasted pretty good the record...