Hi, I was wondering what vitamins I should take after lap band, also I had trouble with constipation before I had surgery so should I take fiber everyday? After surgey i I dont take a laxative I just wont go.....I mean we are talking like once a week!!!! OUCH!

Hi Calista, just saw another thread on constipation -- check that out. Good luck with all!

My nutritionist has recommended a multi Vitamin twice a day, and Calcium 3 times a day. For both, I am using Celebrate chewables that I get from the shop at my doctor's office, I have found they charge the same price as I can get them online but I don't have to pay for shipping that way.

I am 6 days post op, and have had constipation as well, with the trauma your body goes through with a surgical procedure I can imagine that is part of it, I did not have any such trouble when I was on the same liquid diet for two weeks pre op. On day 3 or 4 I took a half dose of Miralax and that took care of the issue, but I was then loose for awhile after that, so I would be very cautious with how much laxative you take until you see what you need. I am hopeful that moving to mushies before too long and being able to get in some more veggies and fiber might help a bit ... but it is hard to get in much fiber on all liquids!

My nutritionist has recommended a multi Vitamin twice a day, and calcium 3 times a day. For both, I am using Celebrate chewables that I get from the shop at my doctor's office, I have found they charge the same price as I can get them online but I don't have to pay for shipping that way.

I am 6 days post op, and have had constipation as well, with the trauma your body goes through with a surgical procedure I can imagine that is part of it, I did not have any such trouble when I was on the same liquid diet for two weeks pre op. On day 3 or 4 I took a half dose of Miralax and that took care of the issue, but I was then loose for awhile after that, so I would be very cautious with how much laxative you take until you see what you need. I am hopeful that moving to mushies before too long and being able to get in some more veggies and fiber might help a bit ... but it is hard to get in much fiber on all liquids!

I got the same recommendation from my nutritionist.... I also bought the Celebrate chewable from their office, and take calcium three times a day. I tried some of the calcium chews, but found a liquid that I like better. As for constipation, I've also found MiraLax to be the best and most gentle.

I take multivitamin (gummy), D3 (gummy) B12 Sublinguel.. no calcium,, it really causes constipation.. I used milk of mag after surgery to get things moving and as long as I eat some veggies or salads I am pretty regular...