Never to soon to start! I had mine on the 11th!?? Anyone else in June yet? And how's it going?

I think I'm constipated too. I haven't gone much the past few days and have been having some cramps in my lower belly. This is definitely not a problem I've ever had before. But it sure is uncomfortable.

I think I'm constipated too. I haven't gone much the past few days and have been having some cramps in my lower belly. This is definitely not a problem I've ever had before. But it sure is uncomfortable.

It's horrible. I have been constipated the entire time. Today is so bad I am drinking warm tea and walking. I've been taking 2 stool softeners daily and my lower abdomen is so crampy. I haven't eaten anything today because I feel so yucky. I am going to try some miralax one I get six cups of water in today. I know I haven't been drinking enough.

I took RJ's advice and broke up my morning protein shake into two and I've added a third for when I'm driving home from work in the morning. So I'm getting a minimum of 65g just from shakes. I was also only eating once a day and have been trying to make it twice a day plus three shakes and 2 or 3 just water/hydration breaks while at work. Moral of the story..lol upped my protein and water and I feel better! Thanks everyone for the advice.

How far out r u?

Surgery: 6/5/2013

I am beginning to hate eating! I never thought those words would come out of my mouth! Everything I eat seems to make me have a little nausea. Nothing tastes good!

Okay, thanks for letting me whine a little. Just having one of those days, I guess. On a good note, I went to the gym again this morning and did water aerobics. I enjoyed that.

I had a horrible experience this afternoon. I haven't had a BM in several days. Today I had to go but it was large and hard as a rock' date=' and I had a very ard time getting it to pass. I felt lie dying. Anyone else experience this? I'm going to call the nurse tomorrow to see what I can do to prevent ths from ever happening again![/quote']

Today is the third time in as many weeks that I've had the same exact problem. It's beyond awful. I've used Milk of Mag each time but I need this to STOP happening. WLS life is hard, man!!!! I will admit I have not walked like I should mainly bc the energy wasnt there and my hydration is horrible. I'm 5+ weeks out and I can't get it all in. It's a vicious cycle! I think if I moved more it would help with energy and getting that stuff in. I want to just give up sometimes but I know that's not an option. Pray for me! Sigh....

Surgery: 6/5/2013

Today is the third time in as many weeks that I've had the same exact problem. It's beyond awful. I've used Milk of Mag each time but I need this to STOP happening. WLS life is hard' date=' man!!!! I will admit I have not walked like I should mainly bc the energy wasnt there and my hydration is horrible. I'm 5+ weeks out and I can't get it all in. It's a vicious cycle! I think if I moved more it would help with energy and getting that stuff in. I want to just give up sometimes but I know that's not an option. Pray for me! Sigh....

Surgery: 6/5/2013[/quote']

You've got to get all your water in. That's probably the main reason for your problem . Do you have a stricture or some other reason you can't drink?

You've got to get all your water in. That's probably the main reason for your problem . Do you have a stricture or some other reason you can't drink?

No stricture. Just full feeling all the time.

Surgery: 6/5/2013

Have y'all tried smooth move herbal tea? My cousin is 4 years out and she swears by it. Drinks a cup almost every night. I've also heard probiotics are helpful.

Have y'all tried smooth move herbal tea? My cousin is 4 years out and she swears by it. Drinks a cup almost every night. I've also heard probiotics are helpful.

I used to drink smooth move before surgery. I wasn't sure how it would work after surgery. Glad to know someone uses it and its been good for them.

Have y'all tried smooth move herbal tea? My cousin is 4 years out and she swears by it. Drinks a cup almost every night. I've also heard probiotics are helpful.

Is smooth move the name of it? And is it decaf?

Surgery: 6/5/2013

I am beginning to hate eating! I never thought those words would come out of my mouth! Everything I eat seems to make me have a little nausea. Nothing tastes good!

Okay' date=' thanks for letting me whine a little. Just having one of those days, I guess. On a good note, I went to the gym again this morning and did water aerobics. I enjoyed that.[/quote']

I so understand your feeling!

surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5 CW: 308 GW: 150

I used to drink smooth move before surgery. I wasn't sure how it would work after surgery. Glad to know someone uses it and its been good for them.

What does it taste like? I love tea.

I'm worried that I can eat too much! I am at 700 calories for the day and haven't even eaten dinner yet! 2 weeks ago it was a struggle to get 300 cals in a day. Ugh. I feel like I could eat and eat today! I'm worried.

I'm worried that I can eat too much! I am at 700 calories for the day and haven't even eaten dinner yet! 2 weeks ago it was a struggle to get 300 cals in a day. Ugh. I feel like I could eat and eat today! I'm worried.

Are you eating softer foods? My dr told me eating softer foods will increase calories. Tomorrow try and eat firmer foods and see how that works.

Im the complete opposite today. I can't stand the thought of food at all.

Are you eating softer foods? My dr told me eating softer foods will increase calories. Tomorrow try and eat firmer foods and see how that works.

Im the complete opposite today. I can't stand the thought of food at all.

You were right! I ate a medium sized meatball with marinara and cheese for dinner. TOTALLY filled me up! I feel so much better now! Lol