Personal question!

[BaileyRose 13]

Did anyone experience Constipation once they cut out the carbs? I've been doing high protein/low carb for 1 week now.... I'm in my pre-op stage.... And I only go numero dos after some assistance from milk of magnesia. It's pretty annoying too because that stuff is disgusting. Anyway... Was this normal for anyone else?

[bluekerry 3]

I think that's normal. I experienced the same thing. I now use Benefiber. 2 teaspoons in diet cranberry juice every morning. It dissolves so you don't even know it there. It really helps!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Did anyone experience Constipation once they cut out the carbs? I've been doing high protein/low carb for 1 week now.... I'm in my pre-op stage.... And I only go numero dos after some assistance from milk of magnesia. It's pretty annoying too because that stuff is disgusting. Anyway... Was this normal for anyone else?

for about a month after surgery I used Benefiber.... but as I reintroduced solid foods I didnt have the need. If anything.... things look pretty reqular down there... compared to pre band when my diet was high in fat.

[Rachel412 116]

Yes, I take Fiber daily since I'm no longer getting the fiber from all the grains I used to eat (95% of my diet pre-band was carbs). I do two chewable Fiber Choice wafers twice a day... they're sugar free but still sweet so they almost feel like a treat Funny how that works! I also use Splenda with added fiber in my tea.

[Sandra S 3]

I think it gets worse after surgery. Try Miralax.< /p>

Did anyone experience Constipation once they cut out the carbs? I've been doing high protein/low carb for 1 week now.... I'm in my pre-op stage.... And I only go numero dos after some assistance from milk of magnesia. It's pretty annoying too because that stuff is disgusting. Anyway... Was this normal for anyone else?

[ElfiePoo 109]

No problems at all. In fact, the reverse. Pre-low carb, I often had problems with Constipation. No more. My diet isn't just low carb (30-40gm) though, it's also considered high fat (50-60%) so perhaps the fat is helping.

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[Kiskis 56]

I have no problem! I eat a lot of cooked spinach. Every blue moon I take a natural fibre to help me.

[xavier 153]

I eat a lot less food so I do poop less often. Generally thats ok and i wouldnt call it being constipated. I do eat a lot of Beans which I guess are very high fiber since I dont eat meat. On the advice of a fellow very successful bandster i eat a couple of those Russell Stover fake sugar chocolates every day and that keeps things moving. Those fake sugars pull Water into the colon and that keeps things moving.

[MaybeBanding26 5]

Did anyone experience Constipation once they cut out the carbs? I've been doing high protein/low carb for 1 week now.... I'm in my pre-op stage.... And I only go numero dos after some assistance from milk of magnesia. It's pretty annoying too because that stuff is disgusting. Anyway... Was this normal for anyone else?

i never have....you probably need to up your fiber intake.

when im not low carbing, i barely ever eat my veggies....but when i cut out the starches, the veggies increase and that keeps things regular. maybe you can add a fiber supplement, or just get more greens?

[Grider 92]

Its an issue for me, but trying to drink the Water and maybe do a softner, or just a little milk of magnesia,,, so much Protein , no fat and limited veggies, and fruit. it can be a game to figure out what best works for ya.

[#MagicWithinme 173]

the proetin drinks help keep me regular, otherwise everything "Just ends up backing up" and I can feel it.. experiment till you find whats right for you

[pink dahlia 2,513]

i had the same problem so i gave up the powdered Protein Drinks and instead have a "Boost" drink in the am and then make sure i eat plenty of Protein during the day. boost drinks are at Walmart target and grocery stores near the instant Breakfast. also somebody just mentioned that 1-2 sugar free candies will loosen you up. oh, how true ! any brand of sf candy wiil do, they have a fake sugar in them that taste really good but works like x-lax fairly quickly- ( about an hour or less ) be aware and be near a restroom ! good luck !