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@ChellNCit’s tough. I started on July 30th. Went from drinking 5 Protein Shakes to 3 just upped the amount of whey Protein I put in my Water bottles. By day 2 I had a bad headache. I can eat only green veggies but as many as I want. Day 3-4 had me running to the bathroom. It gets better. I feel pretty good now. Drink lots of water. snack on sugar free popsicles. Before you know it it will be surgery time.

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Thanks @Frmamomzeyez! I've already got the headache. Even my hair hurts.

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Yipes, not good, not good! Hurting hair is NOT a happy symptom to have.

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Hi friends, so I'm having trouble going number two?? Like I can go, but its small and takes for everrrrrrr and I even have to strain sometimes.. what can I do?? Or take?? Or omgg last night i had like digestion cramps and i went a little but today I feel much better! Some discomfort some times. But im increasing my Fluid a lot today.. but is this normal??

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On 08/10/2018 at 12:28, mercmerc said:

Hi friends, so I'm having trouble going number two?? Like I can go, but its small and takes for everrrrrrr and I even have to strain sometimes.. what can I do?? Or take?? Or omgg last night i had like digestion cramps and i went a little but today I feel much better! Some discomfort some times. But im increasing my Fluid a lot today.. but is this normal??
Currently having the same issue. My doctor said I could wait it out or take some milk of magnesia

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On 08/10/2018 at 12:30, BadWolf523 said:

Currently having the same issue. My doctor said I could wait it out or take some milk of magnesia
Before surgery, milk of magnesium would make me nauseated im afraid what can happen now 😂

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On 08/10/2018 at 12:32, mercmerc said:

Before surgery, milk of magnesium would make me nauseated im afraid what can happen now 😂
Oh no. I’ve never tried it because I’ve never had this issue 😫😫. But maybe a different powdered laxative.

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@mercmerc and BigBadWolf, I am having this,💩 posted it on PreDiet, if I'm like this now, what hope do I have for the future and post- surgery. Maybe I should put a pump on the MoM bottle so I don't have to unscrew the lid.LOL

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On 08/10/2018 at 12:37, Frustr8 said:

@mercmerc and BigBadWolf, I am having this,💩 posted it on PreDiet, if I'm like this now, what hope do I have for the future and post- surgery. Maybe I should put a pump on the MoM bottle so I don't have to unscrew the lid.LOL
Lol. I’m scared to take it and then I leave the house and 💩 on myself

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On 08/10/2018 at 12:34, BadWolf523 said:

Oh no. I’ve never tried it because I’ve never had this issue 😫😫. But maybe a different powdered laxative.
I know me neither but I would take it as like a detox maybe once or twice I might try Miralax?

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On 08/10/2018 at 12:37, Frustr8 said:

@mercmerc and BigBadWolf, I am having this,💩 posted it on PreDiet, if I'm like this now, what hope do I have for the future and post- surgery. Maybe I should put a pump on the MoM bottle so I don't have to unscrew the lid.LOL
I hate MoM !

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My doctor recommends miralax post op.

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My doctor recommended MoM for the first week or so. I think maybe because Miralax is stronger and or has sugar? Not sure...MoM worked for me though!

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My surgeon always suggest MoM. Gross but it works!

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Throw half a cup of baby spinach in the blender with your Protein Shake. Works fine for me. Have never taken any kind of meds for this issue.

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