Constipation with extra protein?

[gastricsleever 259]

Hi all-

I started trying to change my eating habits to prepare for life pre and post op. My surgery is not til February... I started drinking Protein shakes for Breakfast and really aiming for higher Protein in my meals and tracking what I eat. After about 2 weeks, I'm having Constipation issues! Is this because of the added protein in my diet and will I have this problem post op too? Suggestions?

[MsK1972 112]

Yes Protein binds you up do you have to drink more Water. I usually drink hot tea and take a stool softener once or twice per week to help.

[planetheather 137]

Oh heavens, yes! I had my gallbladder out 5 years ago and have had real "dumping syndrome" problems until my WLS 3 months ago. Actually until 4 months ago when I went on the pre-op diet and also cut out coffee. I will tell you that there are days I wax poetic about the loss of dumping syndrome. But that's not everyone. Some people get dumping syndrome after WLS. I have not. I do make sure I get at least 70 oz of Water a day and that helps.

I saw a good post about someone adding dehydrated veggies to their diet to help with regularity. I know a lot of people use Fiber products to help. I haven't been so uncomfortable yet that I've tried it. But I'm tempted on the weeks when I'm stalled on my weight loss! I know--TMI.

[McButterpants 2,846]

You're prepping early and that is so awesome! Good for you! That's going to help you so much when you're post-op.

I have experienced terrible Constipation since surgery. I'm trying to get it figured out, so it's good you're working on it now. One thing I've been doing wrong is not sticking with a Metamucil or Miralax for long enough. The cycle has been: feel really uncomfortable because I haven't poo'd in a few days, take something for 1-2 days, then I'm able to poo and I stop taking the Metamucil or Miralax.

I'm going to start taking something every day so I can stay regular.

Best of luck to you!

[Luarra28 2]

I too have started that as well and my hopes are for July no hard set sate yet. I found a hemp seed Protein that is 12g protein and 11g Fiber I add that in and it helps.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

So, I guess I will go into my Frankenstein laboratory and see if I can create a prune juice smoothie:)

[Bigbeaz 91]

I have found that the change in your diet does that. I used to go 2 times a way, now its about once every other day. Just make sure you are getting enough fiber in your diet.

[gastricsleever 259]

You're prepping early and that is so awesome! Good for you! That's going to help you so much when you're post-op.

I have experienced terrible Constipation since surgery. I'm trying to get it figured out, so it's good you're working on it now. One thing I've been doing wrong is not sticking with a Metamucil or Miralax for long enough. The cycle has been: feel really uncomfortable because I haven't poo'd in a few days, take something for 1-2 days, then I'm able to poo and I stop taking the Metamucil or Miralax.

I'm going to start taking something every day so I can stay regular.

Best of luck to you!

Thanks, McButter, I'm trying to be prepared! I definitely will be adding a lil' somethin-somethin to my diet...cause this not poopin thing is ridiculous! LOL