June Post Ops!

[Weight Warrior 445]

Went for my 4 week follow up appt today. Down 24 pounds which is great but I've only lost 4 in the past 2 weeks. Why is it we have to beat ourselves up so much? Surgeon is happy but we're watching for stricture because I seem to have solid food "catch" too often' date=' or maybe I'm eating too fast even though I don't think I am. HW 247.5, CW 221.[/quote']

Momma_Doe,

i am.having the same issue. i think im eating slow enought but then ..STUCK!!! it has been happening over the past week. not all of the time but enought to be a pain in the ass!

A friend told me her solution was to retrain here brain to understand what a 45 minute feels like. she used a timer for everymesl and i have used it yesterday and today and this is a great trick/ solution. since the timer is riight in frount of you you know can measure your intake and keep an even pace . seems like a winner so far. im using the countdown timer on.my android...good stuff...hope this helps

[zuzuspetals 78]

Momma_Doe' date='

i am.having the same issue. i think im eating slow enought but then ..STUCK!!! it has been happening over the past week. not all of the time but enought to be a pain in the ass!

A friend told me her solution was to retrain here brain to understand what a 45 minute feels like. she used a timer for everymesl and i have used it yesterday and today and this is a great trick/ solution. since the timer is riight in frount of you you know can measure your intake and keep an even pace . seems like a winner so far. im using the countdown timer on.my android...good stuff...hope this helps[/quote']

Yes that sounds like a good idea. I always ate too fast before surgery and now I need to truly learn what SLOW is!

[Becoming.dawn.denise 3]

I had a horrible experience this afternoon. I haven't had a BM in several days. Today I had to go but it was large and hard as a rock, and I had a very ard time getting it to pass. I felt lie dying. Anyone else experience this? I'm going to call the nurse tomorrow to see what I can do to prevent ths from ever happening again!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I had a horrible experience this afternoon. I haven't had a BM in several days. Today I had to go but it was large and hard as a rock' date=' and I had a very ard time getting it to pass. I felt lie dying. Anyone else experience this? I'm going to call the nurse tomorrow to see what I can do to prevent ths from ever happening again![/quote']

Colace stool softener is my friend!!!!! (And water!!!)

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 205

[Weight Warrior 445]

I had a horrible experience this afternoon. I haven't had a BM in several days. Today I had to go but it was large and hard as a rock' date=' and I had a very ard time getting it to pass. I felt lie dying. Anyone else experience this? I'm going to call the nurse tomorrow to see what I can do to prevent ths from ever happening again![/quote']

I have been using a heaping tablespoon of CVS sugarless orange flavored FIBER additive to my two protien sjakes ebery day and im regular as clockwork. also since it has the orange flavor that added to my vanilla protien shake and...... Volia!!!!! liquid orange ceamsicle.....worth a try

[sarjblack 29]

Find a mall' date=' they are air conditioned and lots of walking , for no charge[/quote']

Brilliant!!!

[momma_doe 50]

Momma_Doe' date='

i am.having the same issue. i think im eating slow enought but then ..STUCK!!! it has been happening over the past week. not all of the time but enought to be a pain in the ass!

A friend told me her solution was to retrain here brain to understand what a 45 minute feels like. she used a timer for everymesl and i have used it yesterday and today and this is a great trick/ solution. since the timer is riight in frount of you you know can measure your intake and keep an even pace . seems like a winner so far. im using the countdown timer on.my android...good stuff...hope this helps[/quote']

Great suggestion, thanks for the tip!

[Kristi 195]

I had a horrible experience this afternoon. I haven't had a BM in several days. Today I had to go but it was large and hard as a rock' date=' and I had a very ard time getting it to pass. I felt lie dying. Anyone else experience this? I'm going to call the nurse tomorrow to see what I can do to prevent ths from ever happening again![/quote']

I am like that due to my Iron pill makes me miserable! Make sure to get your Water and exercise it does help.

[Jeepchick42 193]

Anybody ever get waves of warmth in there stomach. It almost feels like heartburn but it doesn't leave my stomach. It also is a little crampy. I did have an awful night last night with a piece of over cooked fish. Threw up four times. I don't know if that could be the cause. Anyone else have similar symptoms.

[Kristi 195]

Not sure how I'm going to handle this.... Got a letter from the dr office. My Iron level is low and they want me to double up on the iron pill. I can barely go to the bathroom as it is! My vit D is low as well so I have to double up my Calcium w/vit d and take an extra d3 supplement. I guess this could explain why I need an after noon nap

[deaddemmama 474]

Not sure how I'm going to handle this.... Got a letter from the dr office. My Iron level is low and they want me to double up on the iron pill. I can barely go to the bathroom as it is! My vit D is low as well so I have to double up my Calcium w/vit d and take an extra d3 supplement. I guess this could explain why I need an after noon nap

Have you tried milk of magnesia? It's like magig!

[kristlynngirl 184]

Not sure how I'm going to handle this.... Got a letter from the dr office. My Iron level is low and they want me to double up on the iron pill. I can barely go to the bathroom as it is! My vit D is low as well so I have to double up my Calcium w/vit d and take an extra d3 supplement. I guess this could explain why I need an after noon nap

Try an iron pill that also has a stool softener.

[iamworthit 208]

Colace stool softener is my friend!!!!! (And water!!!)

HW 312' date=' pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 205[/quote']

I agree with soccermomma. Stool softener with lots of Water. Try hot Decaf tea. Something about the warm helps. I have the same problems. nut told me to drink more and walk too.

[hautechic13 41]

I'm having this same problem...thanks for the advice...#justwannapoo ????

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[Kristi 195]

Off to buy some colace