So I had my 1 mo. post op check yesterday and everything is going well. Down 38 lbs including preop diet. The only thing that I'm worried about is my b

M. He said I should be going at least once a day, I'm lucky go twice a week. What am I doing wrong.

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I remember during pre-op testing, the surgeon's nurse told me that once every three days was probably normal in the beginning. I can say that just in the last few days I've been getting the urge to go again each morning like I used to; with one big difference. That first poop of the morning I have to work to get it going! I probably should take a stool softener, but once it gets going, it goes. But the residual constipation each morning is not fun.

What are you eating at this point? Are you getting in enough Fiber? Do you eat refried Beans, or hummus? What about dairy? These are all things that should help you go. Also your multi-Vitamin should be helping as well.

I'm probably not getting enough fiber I am focused on Protein. I've never had refried Beans or hummus I guess I'll give it a shot

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It's going to take some time for your body to adjust to its new configuration. I have always had chronic constipation & this SA-DS has "cured" that. For the first 2 months I had multiple episodes of explosive diarrhea. It took me about that 2 months to be somewhat predictable. Even now, at 4+ months out, I still have episodes of loose stools but not very often, maybe every week or two. I usually have a B.M. every day now but sometimes I go 2-3 days.

Hi,

If you had the full DS, you should add fat. Full fat mayo, yogurt, butter, etc. That will help to 'grease the wheels'.

Grease the wheels...nicely put...lol

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Add Benefiber to your diet. It mixes well with Water and has no odor, color or taste.

I'm 3 months almost 4 months out and any my pooping experience is hilarious (not really). I was told and read that my bowel movements would increase and the smell would be foul. And for me, it's the absolute truth. I'm sure everyone experience is different but let me share (TMI) that I've pooped on myself in the middle of the night, I poop several times in the morning and yes have been late for work for it. When I think there is no more to come out...SURPRISE!, there's more. Im over the increase in bathroom breaks but its the smell that's the killer. Per my NUT, Im eating too much fat. Get that under control, I should begin to see a difference. That would be great, cause there are a couple of time, I just barely made it to the bathroom!

I'm 3 months almost 4 months out and any my pooping experience is hilarious (not really). I was told and read that my bowel movements would increase and the smell would be foul. And for me, it's the absolute truth. I'm sure everyone experience is different but let me share (TMI) that I've pooped on myself in the middle of the night, I poop several times in the morning and yes have been late for work for it. When I think there is no more to come out...SURPRISE!, there's more. Im over the increase in bathroom breaks but its the smell that's the killer. Per my NUT, Im eating too much fat. Get that under control, I should begin to see a difference. That would be great, cause there are a couple of time, I just barely made it to the bathroom!

The only way I can poop is by eating fat. It's ridiculous. But the smell oh lord

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