Just got banded June 22, need some advice

[feistybeagle 0]

Banded by Dr. Kircshenbaum in Denver, great guy. Nutritionist called me prior to surgery for after banding diet advice. Unfortunately no one spoke about potential Constipation. I know your not suppose to do Valsalva maneuvers like holding your breath while picking up a weight but if constipated you naturally do some valsavla manueuver. I am concerned about adding Miralax which I have. What advice for those with constipation? I had a hiatal hernia and have some radiating shoulder pain from abdomen area which I was warned about. He also fixed the hiatal hernia for me. I need advice before i have to call him after hours. i am soooooo afraid of this thing slipping. Other than that I am doing great.

Donna.

[Banded_Kris 0]

Donna,

I am having he same problem. I was banded on May 31st and that has been my only problem since. The Constipation that is. I have found Benefiber mix-ins for your Water. It is a flavorless powder that you mix in any liquid. I mix it in my water with a crystal light mix-in and drink one a day. I find that it does help. Good luck!

[jen120 23]

You will definitely have Constipation right after surgery. I didnt have a BM for 4 days. Then I didnt have any issue until I started solid food. Now I am definitely constipated and I have started using Miralax. I think it would be ok for you.

[brbm6 6]

Fiber gummies (can get them at Walgreens or CVS) and miralax...and at least 100 oz. of Water a day.

[Jack'sMom 0]

I was also banded on the 22nd, and constipated until this a.m. Decaf coffee and lots of Water worked for me! Good luck

[Acadia 20]

Any fiber drink mix should work and won't make your system work too hard. If it doesn't work, mix 1 L of Water with 2 tsp natural sea salt. Dissolve the salt in hot water first then mix with a large quantity of cold water to make it easier. It will go through you FAST. Be near a toilet. And make sure you have around three hours because it can take a while to clear out completely.