Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Thanks for all the help. The Mom worked, feel much better and I'm going to look for the Chia seeds. I bought some crackers at costco yesterday, got home and read the ingredients and they were in the crackers.

So happy to hear that you are feeling better and things are moving!!!! That is great. I hope it doesn't get that bad again and at least you know you can use MOM just in case!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am 6 days post op and just curious.... when are you supposed to become "regular" with BMs?

Hopefully I am not the norm but my BM's have never been the same since surgery. I am 3 and a half months out and still have problems with Constipation. I take a magnesium supplement to counter act. But I have heard on here it takes about two weeks to get regular. It was hard for me not to stress but the doctor told me it could be up to two weeks before I have a BM. All the best to you with your recovery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hopefully I am not the norm but my BM's have never been the same since surgery. I am 3 and a half months out and still have problems with Constipation. I take a magnesium supplement to counter act. But I have heard on here it takes about two weeks to get regular. It was hard for me not to stress but the doctor told me it could be up to two weeks before I have a BM. All the best to you with your recovery.

Thank you CO! My roommate also brought to my attention that it could be the liquid vicodin they gave. I've taken about once a day since the surgery because of the stiffness in my back from having to constantly sleep on it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you CO! My roommate also brought to my attention that it could be the liquid vicodin they gave. I've taken about once a day since the surgery because of the stiffness in my back from having to constantly sleep on it.

You are welcome. Hope you feel better soon! Sounds like the vicodin could be a culprit. I only got ibuprofen for the pain.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I use the equate brand Fiber powder and it's been working great. I put it in my Protein Shakes and Water. I'm still going every other day. I hate Constipation because it always makes my butt bleed and it hurts so bad but now it's better with the fiber powder. I take it 3 times a day.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had surgery 11/14. It took 12 days after to have a BM. It was very watery. went for a few days. Now i am 10 days without. Taking mirilax. no luck so far. Never had a problem pre ~ surgery..good luck to you all..

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am almost 4 weeks out & still get constipated.going to look for chia seeds where do you get them?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I buy them pre ground now and they gel fairly quickly when compared to whole seeds. Tried to grind them myself' date=' but was not getting anywhere because their size is so small. Either form of chia helps with regularity very well in addition with helping the body preserve Water on long runs (greater than 30 min in length). Good luck.[/quote']

Where do you buy them ground up?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Where do you buy them ground up?

I buy them on Amazon.com. Most ground up chia seed product offerings are sold in 6 oz size.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I buy them on Amazon.com. Most ground up chia seed product offerings are sold in 6 oz size.

Thanks for the information.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i'm about 7 weeks out and still deal with this all the time... I'm definitely going to try these suggestions... thanks!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the information.

Sure, no problem. These seeds take the miracle out of Miralax. Try them out and see if things improve shortly.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sure' date=' no problem. These seeds take the miracle out of miralax. Try them out and see if things improve shortly.[/quote']

Thank you thank you thank you!! I have been adding a tbsp to my Protein shakes every morning and the are a miracle!!! Thanks again! I'm regular again:-)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×