Hi, I had VSG 2/10/2020.. since then I have been on the journey alone.. SW 228 CW 169. I have no clue how to eat, what to eat, how many calories etc... My surgeons office is no help, Saw him Feb 1 2022, sent a message to the dietician Feb 2 2022, still no response. I will be having my 3rd CT scan tomorrow the 15th as I had some massive pains at the largest incision that started July last yr 2021.. The pain feels like hernia but was told there isn't one there.. will see what this CT shows if anything. When I asked my surgeon about the constipation *coffee 1st thing in the AM has helped A LOT* My surgeon told me not his specialty and to talk to my PCP! Thankfully she has had the same surgery and told me to do Collace, did that for a week but it upset my intestines, Miralax gave me horrible cramps after 1 year of use.. Maybe I will figure out what I am supposed to do one day lol. I haven't regained but maybe 4ish lbs.. I dislike food, it consists of eggs, deli turkey or chicken, spinach.. veggies.. sugar free everything & fat free as well.. thank you all for listening

Edited February 15, 20224 yr by Sona Be
post op not pre op

2 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I guess a fear is a fear. I didn’t ever notice any warning, though. It’s powder that completely dissolves in liquid. Are you sure it can cause choking??

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking fiber therapy without adequate fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

2 minutes ago, Sona Be said:

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking fiber therapy without adequate fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

4 minutes ago, Sona Be said:

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking Fiber therapy without adequate Fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

Hummm. Its hard to read two of the words on

there for some reason but I think that just means you have to be sure to mix it with enough water. A fear is a fear though. I get it.

Edited February 15, 20224 yr by ShoppGirl

4 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

Hummm. Its hard to read two of the words on

there for some reason but I think that just means you have to be sure to mix it with enough Water. A fear is a fear though. I get it.

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking fiber therapy without adequate fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

Not sure why it did that.....

maybe i over think??

1 minute ago, Sona Be said:

Warnings of Benefiber and Metamucil

Taking Fiber therapy without adequate Fluid intake can lead to esophageal blockage and choking. Do not take these products if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

Not sure why it did that.....

maybe i over think??

I get why you are afraid. After reading it I am still not afraid to take it but fears are real. It’s okay. Maybe ask your doctor next time you have a follow up. They may be able to explain how it works in a way to ease your concerns.

6 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I get why you are afraid. After reading it I am still not afraid to take it but fears are real. It’s okay. Maybe ask your doctor next time you have a follow up. They may be able to explain how it works in a way to ease your concerns.

I sure will... thank you very much

Magnesium Citrate will certainly get things moving. It's what I take the day before a colonoscopy. It available OTC where you would find miralax, tums, etc...Its a liquid that tastes like very strong slightly salty lemonade (if you get the lemon flavored one). I don't think I would drink the whole 10 oz bottle though. Maybe just a quarter to start. Make sure you drink more water because it causes your body to release excess water to your colon.

11 hours ago, Flab-U-Less Forever said:

Magnesium Citrate will certainly get things moving. It's what I take the day before a colonoscopy. It available OTC where you would find Miralax, tums, etc...Its a liquid that tastes like very strong slightly salty lemonade (if you get the lemon flavored one). I don't think I would drink the whole 10 oz bottle though. Maybe just a quarter to start. Make sure you drink more Water because it causes your body to release excess water to your colon.

Lol yes The Devils Juice!! there is a bottle in my fridge... I use that very sparingly

Short term, Miralax. Careful with laxatives, including teas with Senna leaves, some create dependency if used a long time.

Long term, double the Water intake and add Fiber supplements. Eat plenty of raw cabbage, peas, snap peas, tomatoes, blackberries, raspberries, apples with peel, etc.

I had to up my water intake to a gallon a day to fix my constipation issue. I take 5 of these gummies daily.
https://www.costco.com/Vitafusion-Fiber-Well-Sugar-Free,-220-Gummies.product.11516194.html

No choking hazards with these gummies.

28 minutes ago, dms75 said:

Short term, Miralax. Careful with laxatives, including teas with Senna leaves, some create dependency if used a long time.

Long term, double the Water intake and add Fiber supplements. Eat plenty of raw cabbage, peas, snap peas, tomatoes, blackberries, raspberries, apples with peel, etc.

I had to up my Water intake to a gallon a day to fix my constipation issue. I take 5 of these gummies daily.
https://www.costco.com/Vitafusion-Fiber-Well-Sugar-Free,-220-Gummies.product.11516194.html

No choking hazards with these gummies.

ty so much for this info.. I will look into those as well! All the foods you mentioned sound awesome..

37 minutes ago, dms75 said:

Short term, Miralax. Careful with laxatives, including teas with Senna leaves, some create dependency if used a long time.

Long term, double the Water intake and add Fiber supplements. Eat plenty of raw cabbage, peas, snap peas, tomatoes, blackberries, raspberries, apples with peel, etc.

I had to up my Water intake to a gallon a day to fix my constipation issue. I take 5 of these gummies daily.
https://www.costco.com/Vitafusion-Fiber-Well-Sugar-Free,-220-Gummies.product.11516194.html

No choking hazards with these gummies.

I was doing research on this the other day and found that Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide specifically) is helpful for constipation and does not create dependency. I found several reputable websites that spoke about it. Here is a sample. Be cautioned if you already take any form of Magnesium or if you have kidney disease. From other articles I read, its not a very good form of Magnesium to take if you need to increase your Magnesium levels since it is poorly absorbed. This poor absorption leads to the laxative effect.

33 minutes ago, Flab-U-Less Forever said:

I was doing research on this the other day and found that Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide specifically) is helpful for constipation and does not create dependency. I found several reputable websites that spoke about it. Here is a sample. Be cautioned if you already take any form of Magnesium or if you have kidney disease. From other articles I read, its not a very good form of Magnesium to take if you need to increase your Magnesium levels since it is poorly absorbed. This poor absorption leads to the laxative effect.

tyty! i will talk with my dr on all of these wonderful ideas ♥