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Another poop question

Does straining to have a BM put pressure on your sleeve? Basically, can it hurt my new stomach. I'm guessing no, but I've really been avoiding bearing down out of (unfounded?) fear.

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      It hasn't bothered me. I discovered that eating pea Soup for dinner makes for a poop explosion the next morning. No straining required!

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    It hasn't bothered me. I discovered that eating pea Soup for dinner makes for a poop explosion the next morning. No straining required!

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    Straining does more to hurt your colon--try taking some MOM to ease the transition.

    I found out today that me and spicy aren't going to get along well anymore. Experienced my first dumping syndrome today after ingesting some spicy soup. Oy! Talk about bathroom issues...

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    Hi Harlemlooser

    No your sleeve is safe. Your intrabdominal pressure will increase with straining but this is outside the sleeve and does not strain the suture area at all.

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