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Pre-Ops Liquid Diet and Constipation

I am on day 8 of my 14 day liquid diet and haven't had much issues sticking to the 3 shakes a day but the excess protein has got me super constipated. I drink at minimum 72oz of water daily. I am usually pretty regular and go easily and quickly but since being on the liquid diet, I am going several days without pooping (I have taken Miralax and today took MM) and when I finally can, its a long stressful, painful affair. I feel like giving birth to my three kids was easier. Any ideas of what else I can do to alleviate this?

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Oh...sorry. Yes the whey protein can be constipating, it was for me anyway. Maybe do daily dose of colace, or take a fiber pill and keep pushing fluids. Maybe a different brand. Some try smooth move tea. Good luck.

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Oh...sorry. Yes the whey Protein can be constipating, it was for me anyway. Maybe do daily dose of colace, or take a Fiber pill and keep pushing fluids. Maybe a different brand. Some try smooth move tea. Good luck.

Thank you for the suggestion. I will try those.


I am on day 8 of my 14 day liquid diet and haven't had much issues sticking to the 3 shakes a day but the excess Protein has got me super constipated. I drink at minimum 72oz of Water daily. I am usually pretty regular and go easily and quickly but since being on the liquid diet, I am going several days without pooping (I have taken Miralax and today took MM) and when I finally can, its a long stressful, painful affair. I feel like giving birth to my three kids was easier. Any ideas of what else I can do to alleviate this?




Oh...sorry. Yes the whey protein can be constipating, it was for me anyway. Maybe do daily dose of colace, or take a fiber pill and keep pushing fluids. Maybe a different brand. Some try smooth move tea. Good luck.

my doctor told me some protein shakes constipate. maybe try switching it up if you havent already ? I just ordered a new one because I was experiencing mild issues. hope you find something that works for ya! ????
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my doctor told me some Protein Shakes constipate. maybe try switching it up if you havent already ? I just ordered a new one because I was experiencing mild issues. hope you find something that works for ya! ????

Thank you


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