Period, constipation, stall or all of the above?

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I was 338 on 10/30. On 11/1, I was 341.4. I dodnt worry about it because i the last couple of days had been closer to 1000 cals because of our anniversay and because I hadnt "eliminated".

On 11/2, I was 340.6. I also had some spotting. I have mirena and havent period in years, so this was a bit weird. But the spotting has stopped.

Today, I was 339.8. Its going down a bit but I realized the last time I remember having a decent size "elimination" was Saturday.

Do I consider this the three week stall (4 weeks post op yesterday), some psuedo period or Constipation?

If stall or constipatio, what do you guys suggest to "break through"? I would really like to .

Thanks

HW 385 SW 359 CW 340 Sleeved 10/5/16

[Daniella5 33]

I was 338 on 10/30. On 11/1, I was 341.4. I dodnt worry about it because i the last couple of days had been closer to 1000 cals because of our anniversay and because I hadnt "eliminated".

On 11/2, I was 340.6. I also had some spotting. I have mirena and havent period in years, so this was a bit weird. But the spotting has stopped.

Today, I was 339.8. Its going down a bit but I realized the last time I remember having a decent size "elimination" was Saturday.

Do I consider this the three week stall (4 weeks post op yesterday), some psuedo period or Constipation?

If stall or constipatio, what do you guys suggest to "break through"? I would really like to .

Thanks

HW 385 SW 359 CW 340 Sleeved 10/5/16

My doc recommended Miralax. Im a week post op so i cant help with the rest...lol

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[KristenLe 5,980]

My surgeon's office recommended Solace to try first. Be sure you're drinking enough fluids (avoid dairy). And stay off the scale - weight can fluctuate a lot and it will drive you crazy!

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

Are you walking? That's the single best thing to keep your bowels moving, honestly, as long as you're getting your fluids.
Probably TMI, but I walk almost every night after dinner...by the end of 2 miles, I usually need my bathroom

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

Ive been getting around 60oz of fluids. I have a hard time remembering to drink. I was always a volume drinker, 16-24oz at a time a few times a day primarily with meals.

The fluxuations in weight dont usually bother me. I have been daily weighing because i jumped my cals at the advice of my bariatric nurse and i wanted to keep track of the results.

Dairy is my go to food. I use fairlife milk and genpro for Breakfast and oikos yougurt for lunch. They are my primary Protein sources during work hours.

For the past 13years i have had cronic diarrhea as a side effect of gallbladder removal, so i have never dealt with long term Constipation. Its a new issue for me.

A coworker suggested raisins.

I was planning on walking the dogs (rather than fetch in the backyard) so hopefully that will help.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 340 Sleeved 10/5/16

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Water/fluid is key. Even if you use something like Miralax it really only works with lots of Water.

Keep sipping. Staying hydrated, getting in all if your Protein, and staying off the scale are the best things to do right now.

Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[blizair09 3,250]

Milk of magnesia has helped me deal with any bathroom issues. (If you use it, just take a sip or two and not a complete dose. I learned that lesson the hard way the first time...)

And the "three week stall" is quite real. I hit it, on schedule, right at the beginning of week 3. I lost about 2 pounds total over the next 2 weeks, and then it started to pick up again. I've lost about 10 pounds in the last 10-11 days, so it doesn't last forever.

Feel better.

[rolosmom7 740]

Ive been getting around 60oz of fluids. I have a hard time remembering to drink. I was always a volume drinker, 16-24oz at a time a few times a day primarily with meals.

The fluxuations in weight dont usually bother me. I have been daily weighing because i jumped my cals at the advice of my bariatric nurse and i wanted to keep track of the results.

Dairy is my go to food. I use fairlife milk and genpro for Breakfast and oikos yougurt for lunch. They are my primary Protein sources during work hours.

For the past 13years i have had cronic diarrhea as a side effect of gallbladder removal, so i have never dealt with long term Constipation. Its a new issue for me.

A coworker suggested raisins.

I was planning on walking the dogs (rather than fetch in the backyard) so hopefully that will help.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 340 Sleeved 10/5/16

Careful with raisins! I only say this because I had a horrible time with dried apricots - hard to digest.

I had a second surgery 5 weeks after my sleeve for female concerns - and haven't lost or gained since. (2 weeks). Who knows - I just keep following my plan.

Best of luck - hang in there!

[Hammer_Down 631]

During pre-op, I was using Premier Protein shakes from costco.

At 30g Protein each x 3 per day, plus 5g of Fiber (a bulking agent in stool, not necessarily something that will help stools pass through easier) I became royally constipated very quickly.

I took a senna laxative I had in the cupboard, which did nothing.

I asked my pharmacist mom what she would recommend (she is virulently anti-drugs - prescription, OTC or off the shelf) and she recommended Magnesium Citrate supplements. Magnesium is a natural stool softener, and it is one of the 4 most important elements that must be balanced in the body (Sodium, potassium, Calcium and magnesium).

I took them for a few days and VOILÀ! No problems since.

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

@@rolosmom7 I had shoulder surgery in Sept, about 3 months after my VSG. My weight loss has just really picked up again...horrible timing for me but I trashed my shoulder loading a kayak on top of our vehicle. The surgery and recovery has really eaten into my honeymoon period with my sleeve

[ppressey24 254]

I was 338 on 10/30. On 11/1, I was 341.4. I dodnt worry about it because i the last couple of days had been closer to 1000 cals because of our anniversay and because I hadnt "eliminated".

On 11/2, I was 340.6. I also had some spotting. I have mirena and havent period in years, so this was a bit weird. But the spotting has stopped.

Today, I was 339.8. Its going down a bit but I realized the last time I remember having a decent size "elimination" was Saturday.

Do I consider this the three week stall (4 weeks post op yesterday), some psuedo period or Constipation?

If stall or constipatio, what do you guys suggest to "break through"? I would really like to .

Thanks

HW 385 SW 359 CW 340 Sleeved 10/5/16

I had my surgery the day before u. Constipated isnt the word. Ive only gone twice since surgery. I feel so bloated and full that i cant keep anything down. Ive been taking stool softener since i left the hospital. I suffer from ibs with constipation, so i wasprepared but not for this. I thought i was at a stall last week but talking it out on here with others sayingeveryone goes through this, i didnt worry. But this week is horrible. Dry heaving is horrible

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[rolosmom7 740]

@@rolosmom7 I had shoulder surgery in Sept, about 3 months after my VSG. My weight loss has just really picked up again...horrible timing for me but I trashed my shoulder loading a kayak on top of our vehicle. The surgery and recovery has really eaten into my honeymoon period with my sleeve

Ugh! Sorry in the shoulder injury and the weight loss impact. Glad it's starting to pick back up for you!

[Sammy1991 97]

In regards to spotting, I have a contraceptive injection which stops periods and I've spotted every day since surgery 10/25... I think it's just hormones trying to work out what is going on!

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

@@Sammy1991 Your body stores estrogen in your excess fat, so when you start burning it, you mobilize all that stored estrogen. It can cause you to have breakthrough bleeding and affect your cycle.

I had completed menopause, so over 12 months with no menses, and I've had a period (and ovulated) every month since my surgery

[rolosmom7 740]

@@Sammy1991 Your body stores estrogen in your excess fat, so when you start burning it, you mobilize all that stored estrogen. It can cause you to have breakthrough bleeding and affect your cycle.

I had completed menopause, so over 12 months with no menses, and I've had a period (and ovulated) every month since my surgery

I hadn't had a period in 2+ years and had an absolute nightmare. It's crappy, but normal.