Yay! Another poop thread. Requisite apology for the squeamish amongst us. So I only tend to have a bowel movement every other day, which my doctor said is fine and not to worry. And I don't. The thing I am having a problem with is that it's sticky. I feel like I use half a roll of TP just to get clean. When I asked the doctor, she was kind of vague about the reasons and generally not very helpful. Has this happened to anyone else? Has anyone been able to fix it?

Me too! But no idea why. I figured it was not enough fluids in my case. Hopefully someone has some good advice.

PS Incredible weight loss!! Great job!

@@Daisee68 thanks! What kind of calcium do you take? I take the ones that are kind of like tootsie rolls and my mom (who is a nurse) suggested that they might be the culprit.

@@Indieflickers Nope I take BariActiv calcium which is sort of a SweetTart (though not nearly as good) so that's not it. Other than it is calcium citrate with Vitamin D.

Hm interesting. Then I'm outta ideas!

Your lucky I am like every 3 days having a Bm dont like it as I feel if I dont void daily I wont loose my weight ..

I am on iron supplements and these are the culprit for me. My bowels move maybe once or twice a week. Usually just once. Babywipes help get you clean, but don't flush them. I had a plumber tell me not to flush even the flushable ones! Increased liquid helps, and for me, coffee with creamer or cream and sugar. For some reason that makes me go. The dr office said it was the warm water but hot tea doesn't work. So it is something about that combo that does the trick. I was dying for the first 3weeks or so bc of no caffeine, decaf coffee wouldn't do it either and black coffee doesn't do it. Good luck!!

I would agree with KPerry as I have heard that iron causes black tarry stools. Probably a combination of EVERYthing we are doing, struggling to get in enough fluids, vitamins, all that chocolate protein powder . I jokingly refer to mine as goose poop and yes it is sticky and nasty. Even likes to cling to the bowl after a couple flushes! Hang in there everybody!

Could also be our lack of fiber. You may like to try a stool softener like Colace. Definitely no sticky poops with that!

A quick google for sticky poops says that one of the causes can be a high protein diet. If your bloodwork is fine this may be why the doctor isn't overly concerned. You can try adding some fiber to your diet and that may help things.

Your lucky I am like every 3 days having a Bm dont like it as I feel if I dont void daily I wont loose my weight ..

The normal range for BM varies from 1 - 3 times a day to every 3 days so you are withing range.

@@BLERDgirl @@Threetimesacharm I get a lot of fibre which I think adds to the, shall we say, back up. My doctor told me that it might be because of the shortened stomach - because it has a shorter path to the bowels, it has less time to properly "form." She did suggest Colace which I keep forgetting to buy.

@@Indieflickers - I don't know then, perhaps increase the water intake to balance out the fiber? I'm sleeved but I've had zero bowel issues. I'm regular as clockwork, avg. 2 a day.

@@BLERDgirl impressive! I'm jealous! I think if I drink anymore water I'll have to live in a bathroom. I average about 100 ounces a day.

@@Indieflickers - I've always been super regular. Prior to surgery I would go 2 -3 hours after eating so I often went 3 times a day. I read all the constipation horror stories on these boards and I feel bad for folks. The only difference I can think of is I've been vegetarian for nearly 20 years so my diet is really high fiber.

Hello! Iam 12yrs post op gastric bypass surgery at 58yrs young! My advice to avoid bowel problems is to stay away from sugar, sweet dairy products and fried foods!! Drink plenty of Water or green tea, hot or cold throughout the day. Make sure you eat enough proteinto a least equal 60 grams daily and eat at least 3 quality meals daily. Try to eat something within 1 hr. after getting up in the AM. I 've always had problematic anemia, so I try to eat a good rounded diet. I know if I follow this advise I share with you,I would not struggle with the dreaded dumping syndrome or live my life now around bowel issues which I pretty much create and struggle with weekly,Choosing to eat good foods post BS gastric bypass surgery Is very important for bowel health! My bowel problem is ............. I belive that my colon never emptys fully. However it is not diarrhea but not solid either. I deal with seepage quite often. soif you feel you have to go, go as soon as you feel it. If any one has any different advise on this, please reply Hope all is well with you and your journey simplifies life with healthy healing! I also state, I use Miralax to no avail. lol Be strong and stay wise!!!! pre op GBS weight 311lbs today at 235 and bounce that 5lb loss/gain monthly. But I consider myself lucky to have not gained anymore.I am consciencely aware it could happen too easily, so that helps! xxoo