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Poop talk

I am almost 6 months out from my sleeve surgery. I’m down 76lbs!! You are pre-warned, this is a thread on poop and poop problems, lol.
I am having bowel movements (BM) every 3 days on average sometimes 2 days or 5-6 days. They’re hard BM too. I am taking stool softener every night, minimum 64 ounces of water daily, 8tsp of fiber daily in the water, pro/pre biotic daily. I don’t know what to do differently/add/subtract.
Im terrified of laxatives because I don’t want to start them and not be able to go without them.
Any recommendations or advice based on your experience? ?

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  • WishMeSmaller
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    I don’t take fiber supplements because I find they back me up. I do drink Smooth Move tea most nights, and take a senna tablet on the nights I don’t. Since WLS, I find not going for more than two days

  • catwoman7
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    chronic constipation is a pretty common problem with both RNYers and VSGers. Different treatments work for different people. I have a capful of Miralax in my protein shake every morning. That usual

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    For the 1st 4-5 months I was having very loose stool and going to the bathroom like 6 times a day. Now I am almost 9 months out and am extremely constipated. My doc told me to take miralax every singl

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For those struggling with fissures and hemmeroid pain- the best product out there is a suppository called Calmol. Not all stores carry it but you can order on Amazon. My gastroenterologist recommended it when i had fissures and it was a lifesaver

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