Sorry weird question but..

[KarissaKhaos 170]

How frequently do you have bowel movements? I have them every couple of days sometimes longer and I wondered if this was normal or if I have a Fiber problem. Any advice would be great

[KevLev12282012 25]

Well, I'm 4 weeks post op and the first 3 weeks I was on full liquids. Immediately post op, I didn't go at all, due to pain meds, etc....but for the remainder of the 3 weeks it was liquid in and liquid out. I would go once a day and it was almost like clockwork at 10:30 AM every morning.

This last week I started on soft foods and I don't think I've gone since Tuesday. I did have a small one this afternoon but that was forced and I'm convinced there has to be more! I'm going to give it until tomorrow before I take something that may improve the flow!

[KarissaKhaos 170]

I was the same way for the first month, but I'm 6 months post-op now and fear that my frequency isn't normal.

[*Dean* 1,594]

I'm 11 weeks post op. I used to be really regular, like twice a day. You could set your watch too it in the morning

Every few days now.

[SeriouslyChange 319]

I'm drinking prune juice now to help with my BM. I have one a week

[*Dean* 1,594]

I have one a week

Prune juice or, the other?........

[SeriouslyChange 319]

Prune juice or' date=' the other?........[/quote']

Lol, the other. Prune juice I just started today so hopefully I'll get lucky tomorrow! Prune juice is high in calories though, 180 for 8oz, so maybe prune juice once a week

[*Dean* 1,594]

Lol, the other. Prune juice I just started today so hopefully I'll get lucky tomorrow! Prune juice is high in calories though, 180 for 8oz, so maybe prune juice once a week

LOL

Yeah, if things aren't moving I have a packet of seedless prunes in the fridge. I have 50 grams (like 6 or so prunes) at night. I think that's about 92 cals.

[kczar 166]

I'm five months out and this is definitely an issue that I'm dealing with. It's due to the high Protein, low carb diet. We're not taking in a lot of fiber and it takes its toll. I would suggest adding some kind of fiber (I take Benefiber 2-3 times a week) to help the process along. You don't want to rely on laxatives or stool softeners because I think this is a long term issue. Eventually when you can add more veggies and good grains into your diet, it should get better. Hang in there!

[azquilter92 82]

I chew two fiber choice a day,and you chew up to 6 a day it helps,so does Chia seeds.I also used to regular now it can be every other day

[*Dean* 1,594]

Hey. What's fibre choice?

[ashleywi 19]

I have struggled with this since surgery. I was told to use Benefiber but its not available in my area (manufacturer recall). I gather others have been able to find it where they live? Since I couldn't find that I have been doing Miralax (one half cap full each day). But, I was told that's not a good long term solution since your bowels can get lazy. I don't think I'm there yet because its still..ahem...an effort to go. I'm 8 weeks post op on Monday.

[azquilter92 82]

Dean

Fiber choice is a supplement thats chewable. It will increase fiber in your colon which can help with BMs. It can be foundusually on the Vitamin section In grocery store or places like walgreens,CVs

[atelux17 135]

Fiber gummies! Like fake candy. 5g fiber, 5 carbs.

[sleever10 109]

Fiber gummies! Like fake candy. 5g fiber' date=' 5 carbs.[/quote']

What brand do you buy?