Bm Schedule And Fiber- Am I Going Enough?

[chad2rad 491]

Preop I used to have a cup of morning coffee and head to the "water closet" on a daily basis. I have struggled post op (2 weeks) to have a regular schedule. I know I am eating ALOT less and likely less fluids, but had to take stool softener to make things work this weekend. I have not felt a need to go since.

Should I be worried? Take a Fiber supplement? Will drink more if I can, but feel maxed out for now. Today is my last official day of full liquids, will try soft foods tomorrow. Maybe that will help. Scrambled eggs for Breakfast.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

YES!!!! Take Fiber, lots & lots of fiber.

[chad2rad 491]

YES!!!! Take fiber, lots & lots of fiber.

How much is lots and lots?

[kparker0501 88]

HI! I am responding to this because I was just at the DR. 20 minutes ago for the same thing!. I was WAY constipated ( I am 3 1/2 weeks PO) and it was AWFUL. I drink my 64 oz of Water and my Dr. told me to take 25-35 g of fiber a day ie. Metimuci or Citracil, take 1 and 1/2 tbs daily of Miralax AS WELL AS a dose of Senakot. I thought that was alot!!! But she said that is ok and I should have BM every day because the longer it sits the water is sucked out of the stool and you get more constipated. Sorry TMI but thats what she said.

[chad2rad 491]

HI! I am responding to this because I was just at the DR. 20 minutes ago for the same thing!. I was WAY constipated ( I am 3 1/2 weeks PO) and it was AWFUL. I drink my 64 oz of Water and my Dr. told me to take 25-35 g of fiber a day ie. Metimuci or Citracil, take 1 and 1/2 tbs daily of Miralax AS WELL AS a dose of Senakot. I thought that was alot!!! But she said that is ok and I should have BM every day because the longer it sits the Water is sucked out of the stool and you get more constipated. Sorry TMI but thats what she said.

thank you! I will be stopping at store on the way home tonight!

[chad2rad 491]

wonder if fiber gummies are good? not a fan of metamucil...

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I added chia seeds & ground flax seed to my morning & evening Protein Shakes.< /p>

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Fiber is a great remedy but make sure you are definitely drinking your Water.

If you are feeling uncomfortable then I would suggest milk of magnesia but stay by the restroom because it works within about 2-4 hours (with the sleeve its much faster)

[beefalogal 43]

I added chia seeds & ground flax seed to my morning & evening Protein shakes.

how soon did you add the chia seeds. I have stockpiled them but I am only a month out. Is that too soon? Yesterday was my first day to eat off the general economy as I went back to work and that means airports and hotels.

I was dreading it but it was not as bad as I expected.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

how soon did you add the chia seeds. I have stockpiled them but I am only a month out. Is that too soon? Yesterday was my first day to eat off the general economy as I went back to work and that means airports and hotels.

I was dreading it but it was not as bad as I expected.

If you let them soak & swell before consuming they are fine in mushy phase. If not I'd wait till I was 6 weeks post op.