Pre-op...too much protein? constipation?

[bjroberts417 102]

Hi all. I am still pre-op, waiting on the insurance approval. In the past couple months, I've been trying to make changes in my diet so the transition post-op won't be so hard. Mainly, I've paid closer attention to my Protein intake and cut out (almost) all sweets and sodas. Typically I have only one traditional meal each day (lunch) and for Breakfast I have a Protein Shake and dinner another shake or greek yogurt...something super light. I feel great...EXCEPT that over the past 2 months I've been constipated more times than I have in my whole entire life. Have any of you experienced this? Is it possible that I'm getting too much Protein? Or is it something I've cut out of my diet that's messing me up?

Thanks guys!

Bettina

[cathyh 33]

You need Fiber too, fiber rich veggies or fruits, Quinoa, perhaps a fiber supplement

[futuremrsparker 288]

I was very constipated after my lap band removal and when I added oatmeal in to my Breakfast, it worked wonders!

[Crkrjax76 76]

Sounds like you need more fiber. Also, are you taking an Iron supplement? That will cause Constipation as well.

[ash1837474 0]

After my lap band I was the same, I tried all different types if fiber things, didn't work. this was in 2007, I got a colonic and it was great. I still have the problem, I just got used to not being regular and the Constipation

[crmills74 11]

Hi all. I am still pre-op' date=' waiting on the insurance approval. In the past couple months, I've been trying to make changes in my diet so the transition post-op won't be so hard. Mainly, I've paid closer attention to my Protein intake and cut out (almost) all sweets and sodas. Typically I have only one traditional meal each day (lunch) and for breakfast I have a Protein shake and dinner another shake or greek yogurt...something super light. I feel great...EXCEPT that over the past 2 months I've been constipated more times than I have in my whole entire life. Have any of you experienced this? Is it possible that I'm getting too much protein? Or is it something I've cut out of my diet that's messing me up?

Thanks guys!

Bettina[/quote']

Hi Bettina,

I'm in the same (or was) boat as you. I have to be on a low carb/high protein Atkins type diet for the 2 weeks b4 my surgery to shrink my liver. I was constipated as well. I tried drinking something hot first thing in the morning followed by some exercise helped a lot. Also, I started drinking those Crystal light packets that have the fiber with my Water. Also, I take the colace stool softener. My surgery director told me not to take the colace longer than a week though. I hope at least one of these things helps. Good luck to you!

CJ