Constipation

[CouchToHealthy 9]

Hey all! So I'm 10 days post op and I have terrible Constipation. Ive only had 2 BM post op, and both have been relatively painful. I've been taking colace at night but it doesnt seem to help.

It seems like my Dr's diet progresses much quicker than everyone else's. Since the 4th post op day I've been on "full liquids" which on their list includes: mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, refried bean, pudding, grits, eggs, oatmeal, and several other things that really aren't full liquids. Knowing that I could hurt myself if I proceed too quickly I've made sure everything I consume is watered down to a liquid consistency.

I'm wondering if the progression of my diet has anything to do with this.

TIA for any advice :-)

-A

[AmyInOrlando 348]

I was on liquids for 2 weeks before surgery, Clear Liquids for the first week post op, and now I'm on full liquids until next Saturday (2 weeks). Other then the pudding, all the foods you've listed are on my soft food (phase 3) list, which starts at week 4. I've had a problem with chronic Constipation for many years. The most effective thing I've used is Miralax. It mixes easily with Water, is tasteless, colorless, and not gritty. It works great, with no cramping or straining. I had my first BM 15 days post op. I started the Miralax at day 12. I started taking 2 Colace soft gels at day 7.

[CouchToHealthy 9]

Great! Thanks Amy. I'll try Miralax.

[nsquared 232]

My diet progression was slower than yours but I had a horrific problem with Constipation around 9 days post op. Miralax helped with that and I have pretty much been regular ever since.

[ACB1008 1]

Hello,

My diet seems to be severely slower than yours...the foods you have listed are in my phase 2...which I do not get to start for another 10 days (4 weeks post op)...but I have always had issues with Constipation and had a HORRIFIC experience 5 days post op...I use Philip's Milk of Magnesia, it tastes HORRIBLE but it works and is very gentle. Recommend lots of Water and do not take it at night.

[Bellanthin 112]

Hey all! So I'm 10 days post op and I have terrible Constipation. Ive only had 2 BM post op' date=' and both have been relatively painful. I've been taking colace at night but it doesnt seem to help.

It seems like my Dr's diet progresses much quicker than everyone else's. Since the 4th post op day I've been on "full liquids" which on their list includes: mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, refried bean, pudding, grits, eggs, oatmeal, and several other things that really aren't full liquids. Knowing that I could hurt myself if I proceed too quickly I've made sure everything I consume is watered down to a liquid consistency.

I'm wondering if the progression of my diet has anything to do with this.

TIA for any advice :-)

-A[/quote']

mines simalar im sure your doctor wouldnt give a diet that wasnt safe i was sleeved aug 7th and i had a party to go too today and smashed a meatball real good n i was fine of coarse i only ate 1/4 of it n was full but it worked and didnt feel left out from the rest

[CouchToHealthy 9]

Hey Bella. I was sleeved on the 8th! How have you been feeling? I am surprised that I actually still feel hunger... just not as bad. And I do get full quickly but can eat more than I thought I would be able to. I'm just curious about your experience so far since it seems our surgeons have similar dietary rules.

Btw I also had a meatball (yesterday) and was fine lol. I ate the whole thing though. It was a small cocktail sized meatball. I chewed it really well and only took small bites. I figured the consistency wasnt much different than the other things I've been eating.

[Bellanthin 112]

Hey Bella. I was sleeved on the 8th! How have you been feeling? I am surprised that I actually still feel hunger... just not as bad. And I do get full quickly but can eat more than I thought I would be able to. I'm just curious about your experience so far since it seems our surgeons have similar dietary rules.

Btw I also had a meatball (yesterday) and was fine lol. I ate the whole thing though. It was a small cocktail sized meatball. I chewed it really well and only took small bites. I figured the consistency wasnt much different than the other things I've been eating.

Honestly im doing great and have from the get go and yes i get hungry also ... but drink your Water and make sure u get your Protein you'll do fine

[CouchToHealthy 9]

Honestly im doing great and have from the get go and yes i get hungry also ... but drink your Water and make sure u get your Protein you'll do fine

That's good to hear!

I'm getting better about drinking Water. I have felt absolutely great from day 1, but getting all my water in is still an issue. Not because my stomach can HTC handle the volume but bc I'm just not used to drinking so much. I go back to work Saturday. It should be interesting trying to get all my water in while at work (I work retail and cant have drinks on the floor).

[Bellanthin 112]

That's good to hear!

I'm getting better about drinking Water. I have felt absolutely great from day 1' date=' but getting all my Water in is still an issue. Not because my stomach can HTC handle the volume but bc I'm just not used to drinking so much. I go back to work Saturday. It should be interesting trying to get all my water in while at work (I work retail and cant have drinks on the floor).[/quote']

just sip sip sip all day long keep a a bottle w u at all times

[cloud9 29]

AmyInOrlando - how much Miralax do you take daily? Also how many doses each day and when do you take it/them?

I am asking because years ago I used Miralax for Constipation and it gave me really loose stools (very bad outcome in public setting). I want to try it again but just as stool softner - not a laxative.

colace, metimucel, MOM - none work as stool softner. So I am thinking Miralax in the right dose should work for me. But I am confused about how much to take daily - I don't want a repeat of the loose stools from Hell.

thanks for your help.