Hi anybody out there start this journey over 300 lbs? I see post from people in the 200 lb range but none from 300 lbs. On the day I was sleeved, I weighted 363 lbs now I am 4 weeks out and weight 327. How long did it take to get out of the 300s?

@melliegates - Colace is a stool softener. Senekot is a laxative. Things like metamucil and benefiber are fiber based additives designed to help things along. I never had trouble with constipation pre-op. In fact I would go 2-3 times a day in average. Post-op I go 1- 2 times a day. There are lots of things you can try such as prunes, prune juice, herbal teas like Smooth Move or Get Regular, a tsp of epsom salt in grapefruit juice are all natural ways to go. In addition to the meatmucil or benefiber type of products. It really becomes a matter of trial and error. I also find a good vigorous workout gets things flowing for me. After my pre-gym protein shake, a glass of water and a good workout, I typically need to go 30 mins after.

yes i had same problem, now i take a stool softener twice a day and miralax at night and i have no more trouble and lots of water

Thanks everyone!! I just need to keep trying and not be discouraged. I am trying walking but will be glad when I can actually workout. I am still a little tender when I bend and I get so exhausted just going to the grocery store at times. It is so nice to have all of you to lean on???? I still grieve wanting to eat but I am being strong and resisting. Just a lil truth????

Don't rush yourself just take your time and heal , I didn't start actually exercising until about 3 months out and i started it very gradually, so just take your time

I began my journey at 340 pounds, and am now 8 months post op. This morning, I weighed in at 219 pounds. It seems really slow to me, but in the big picture, I am losing about 10 pounds per month. I can't wait to hit goal - hopefully some time next spring!

@@AJ-NC it sound like your doing awesome and keep up the great work I too thought my weight loss was going slow but it's actually normal????

@@AJ-NC .. I was near your weight when I started. It gives me promise to what to look forward to in 6 months. I'm 2 months post op and at 293 from surgery weight of 324...pre op was 335.

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I was having trouble...my doc started me on lactulose 30ml daily to get things moving. It took a while but it helped. Now I make sure I drink lots, and supplement with benefiber 1-2 times daily.

I am struggling so much trying to get my 64oz of fluids in and 60 grams of protein. I am still struggling with constipation too. I feel like I need to go back to drinking my shakes for my meals but that literally makes me want to cry. I am 3 weeks post op. Is anyone else struggling with this? ????

I began 2014 at 409 pounds. June 11th I was sleeved at 377. Today I am 282. Keep true to high protein and stay under 10 grams of sugar and you will be fine. There Will Be Plateau Moments though.

@ melligates I'm so sorry your having so much discomfort but it does get better trust me , I had the constipation and the barely able to get anything in too but it got better and now everything is goin great and that will happen for you as well. I used the Metamucil in my tea at nite and believe it or not oatmeal for breakfast works wonders especially if you drink water trough out the day .. If u have any questions that I can answer I will try????