My surgery is scheduled 4/8. I'm excited but, also super nervous [emoji27]. What are you guys packing for the hospital? Are ya'll stocking up on liquids (broth and protein shakes etc.) now?

2 hours ago, WanderingHeart said:

Keto flu is usually shortly after you start the keto diet, was 3 days into pre-op for me. Is it the actual flu?

Yep 2-3 days preop for me. On actual keto(which yes I’ve done) it was also 2-3 days after starting

Sorry if this is TMI, but I still don't have BMs unless I use a supplement. I don't experience any pain, constipation, or stopped up feeling. So, honestly I kind of forget that I'm supposed to have a BM, lol. About twice a week I either take a vouple chocolate chewable Senokot or a cap of Miralax hidden in a glass of Crystal Lite. I'm a bit nervous about using assistance daily. I talked with my surgeon's nurse today, but totally forgot to ask her about this.

Is anyone able to have a BM on their own or is everyone still taking something to help get things moving? And, how frequently are you taking something?

I knew this would happen with surgery and the diet change so I was prepared mentally and physically for it. But, I'm just not sure how long it lasts.

Thanks!

I had my surgery on April 21. Just started soft food phase yesterday. I’m down 22.5 lbs and feeling good. Having trouble getting in the 800 calories a day my doctor says I need, usually I’m at 600-700. I get my protein with shakes , fuel for fire packets, and cottage cheese. Are you all tracking calories yet?

I was April 21st

Nice! How are you feeling?

2 hours ago, Blueslily said:

Sorry if this is TMI, but I still don't have BMs unless I use a supplement. I don't experience any pain, constipation, or stopped up feeling. So, honestly I kind of forget that I'm supposed to have a BM, lol. About twice a week I either take a vouple chocolate chewable Senokot or a cap of Miralax hidden in a glass of Crystal Lite. I'm a bit nervous about using assistance daily. I talked with my surgeon's nurse today, but totally forgot to ask her about this.

Is anyone able to have a BM on their own or is everyone still taking something to help get things moving? And, how frequently are you taking something?

I knew this would happen with surgery and the diet change so I was prepared mentally and physically for it. But, I'm just not sure how long it lasts.

Thanks!

I need a stool softener or a fiber supplement My Dr. said I should have a bm every couple of days but there is no way on my own yet.

4 hours ago, Blueslily said:

Sorry if this is TMI, but I still don't have BMs unless I use a supplement. I don't experience any pain, constipation, or stopped up feeling. So, honestly I kind of forget that I'm supposed to have a BM, lol. About twice a week I either take a vouple chocolate chewable Senokot or a cap of Miralax hidden in a glass of Crystal Lite. I'm a bit nervous about using assistance daily. I talked with my surgeon's nurse today, but totally forgot to ask her about this.

Is anyone able to have a BM on their own or is everyone still taking something to help get things moving? And, how frequently are you taking something?

I knew this would happen with surgery and the diet change so I was prepared mentally and physically for it. But, I'm just not sure how long it lasts.

Thanks!

I don't go daily either, usually 2-3 days Between, not much food going into us, so I suspect it's normal. I have added fiber occasionally like 2-3 times a week, but have not needed any laxatives or supplements. I did start using JuiceFestiv to increase my daily fruit/veggie intake, which has Enzymes and a bit of fiber, so maybes that's helping a bit too.

5 hours ago, Exudos194 said:

I don't go daily either, usually 2-3 days Between, not much food going into us, so I suspect it's normal. I have added Fiber occasionally like 2-3 times a week, but have not needed any laxatives or supplements. I did start using JuiceFestiv to increase my daily fruit/veggie intake, which has Enzymes and a bit of fiber, so maybes that's helping a bit too.

I go daily in the morning so I’m regular. I take 2 colace with my morning meds. It really helps.

15 days post op, 22 pounds since I started 2 week pre-op diet, only about 15 since surgery. How's everyone else doing??

I had mine on April 27th

3 hours ago, SH76 said:

I had mine on April 27th

Surgery buddies!! I had mine on April 27 as well.

11 hours ago, Incredibleshrinkiningkiley said:

I go daily in the morning so I’m regular. I take 2 colace with my morning meds. It really helps.

Yes, that's what I was asking about. I'm not really sure that I want to take a stool softener every day. Do you have any idea how long you might have to take a stool softener every day to keep yourself regular? Again, I totally knew that BMs might be impacted, but I'm just wondering for how long. I can of course ask my surgeon as well. Just wondering since you take one daily to make you regular.

1 minute ago, Blueslily said:

Yes, that's what I was asking about. I'm not really sure that I want to take a stool softener every day. Do you have any idea how long you might have to take a stool softener every day to keep yourself regular? Again, I totally knew that BMs might be impacted, but I'm just wondering for how long. I can of course ask my surgeon as well. Just wondering since you take one daily to make you regular.

I have been taking fiber daily and that seems to help. Dr says that fine to take daily.

1 hour ago, Blueslily said:

Yes, that's what I was asking about. I'm not really sure that I want to take a stool softener every day. Do you have any idea how long you might have to take a stool softener every day to keep yourself regular? Again, I totally knew that BMs might be impacted, but I'm just wondering for how long. I can of course ask my surgeon as well. Just wondering since you take one daily to make you regular.

I was having a lot of problems early after surgery. It took me about a week of the daily colace which I just take with my morning meds so my vitamins and Pepcid and it has really helped and made me very regular. I also drink a lot of water (64 oz a day plus) and lemon water which I’m told helps. Hope this helps.

I had my surgery 04/26, so going on 4 weeks out. I went back to work this past week. I work a wfh desk job. I’m experiencing really bad fatigue. As in when I’m not working I’m sleeping.. ?

I also had some issues with BM. I wasn’t really getting constipated, I was having fairly regular BM. But then I’d get a super hard one that would get...stuck? At my 2 wk my surgeon told be to ease off of milk of mag or any other still softeners and start fiber daily. Wow it’s definitely worked.