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[jimhead4866 21]

I dont mean to be vulgar but im having trouble pooping. I know its probably because of the amount of Protein im getting in and lack of other Vitamins and nutrients. Any recommendations on what foods i can eat as part of my daily routine to help with dropping a deuce?

[butterfly_gal 151]

I had issues as well until I added vegetables and fruit. I also take a daily probiotic that helps. Good luck, I know how uncomfortable it is.

[jimhead4866 21]

I have been trying to do fruits im a week in on the soft phase. I just get so full so fast i find it hard to fit that kind of stuff in. I was thinking maybe a fiver supplement too. I had just gone like 5 days and had to take stool softeners.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

The doc has me on stool softeners twice a day, plus I drink 2 oz of prune juice at bedtime. Also read the thread about sugar free Gummy bears.

[fotogrphr 69]

My Nut recommends using Fibercon or Metamucil daily after surgery. Also stool softeners as needed.

[shamps4all 28]

Someone mentioned the Smooth Move herbal tea on this forum before I was sleeved, so I made sure I picked some up before I was admitted in case I needed it when I got home. I made a cup with two bags last night before bed and had success this morning. I bought mine at the Vitamin Shoppe. Good luck!

[joatsaint 2,814]

You didn't say how far out you are post-op, but I think we all have had this problem in the 1st few months. I believe it's because our systems are used to handling a lot more food daily. And from personal experience with the Atkins diet, I know that a high Protein diet can make it tough to poop. It felt like I was passing jagged rocks.

I had to resort to Milk of Magneia to get things moving until I started eating high Fiber foods like: green Beans, lentils, yellow squash and spaghetti squash. Up until about the 6 month mark, it was tough going simply because I was not able to eat much more than 1/2 cup of food per meal.

Now a days, the majority of my meals are 1/2 meat and 1/2 beans/lentils and a few vegetables here and there.

Edited January 19, 2014 by joatsaint

[rensterness 375]

I take three Walmart brand still softeners and have been golden ever since lol. Very differcult at first. Three months post op and take three equate walmart brand still softeners a day to every other day and I have had regular bowel movements. Down over 85 pounds and sleeved a little over three months ago! :-) hope this helps!

[jimhead4866 21]

Thats alot good for you! How much was your pre op weight?

[rensterness 375]

I started at. 270, lost 20, then gained 2 before surgery. Day of surgery was 252, as of this morning 164 :-)

[LuminousLife 145]

Whatever you do....DON'T PUSH! Trust me I learned the hard way. The trip to the doctors office was just delightful! Some things I'd just rather forget!

[jimhead4866 21]

Wow u look completely different. Thats a very quick weightloss too. I was 285 before pre op diet and 269 the morning of op. That was on december 12th. Today im 240. I have a few days left of my soft food phase. I just hope i continue to lose fast. Ive also been doing weight training and cardio at the gym the last 2 weeks. If i can lost as quick as you i can spend the next year alot less stressed out about fluctuating weight. Whats your diet like?

[1gorgeousgodzilla 192]

I started at. 270, lost 20, then gained 2 before surgery. Day of surgery was 252, as of this morning 164 :-)

You look great! Two thumbs up!

[rensterness 375]

I started at. 270, lost 20, then gained 2 before surgery. Day of surgery was 252, as of this morning 164 :-)

You look great! Two thumbs up!

Thanks!!!! :-)

[rensterness 375]

Wow u look completely different. Thats a very quick weightloss too. I was 285 before pre op diet and 269 the morning of op. That was on december 12th. Today im 240. I have a few days left of my soft food phase. I just hope i continue to lose fast. Ive also been doing weight training and cardio at the gym the last 2 weeks. If i can lost as quick as you i can spend the next year alot less stressed out about fluctuating weight. Whats your diet like?

Hi Jim!

My program focuses on Water intake, Protein intake, and consuming less then 10grams of sugar in a drink or food. If it has 10 or more grams of sugar it's a no go for me. Breakfast is usually a Fiber One Protein Bar, or a shake. I use VI Protein mix which you can only get online, it taste great. I mix that with a scoop or two of Peanut Butter, and some skim milk. My lunch and dinner vary, but I have been on this tuna kick lately lol. They have so many different kinds, I'm a HUGE fan of the spivey tuna that's in a really small can and it comes with crackers. It is very high in protein and I just throw the crackers out. I still go out with my friends to lunches and dinners, I usually will pick off a friends plate, or just order fish and ask them to put the sides in a to go box, not on my plate and I give them with whomever I am with to bring home for them. As for working out, I do basic. I got an ab roller plus online and use it a little bit every day, not long. It's very basic, small and easy to use. U actually use it sitting down lol. I just started using the five pound weight and I just do little arm exercises with it when I am watching a show. :-) Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!!!