TMI - Constipation

[kristy3k 1,133]

Hey all... haven't been on here in awhile so am playing catch up. Still doing a ton of research even tho I am 17 months out. I have suffered with Constipation issues since surgery in February 2012... Ok.. honestly have always suffered with little bit of a pooping issue. Anyway, saw on a Facebook page someone who had started taking a probiotic and lost 5 lbs in one week. Granted I was intrigued.. even tho I have achieved my goal weight and then some. Seems like there are several studies that support gastric bypass patients taking a probiotic and the benefits of it. I have attached the link to one of these pages. So, I started taking a probiotic once a day. The results were immediate to say the least. When I say immediate.. there wasn't like and instant gross out take... lol... but normal... soft poop the next day and then again the next day.. and now day 3.. again normal. So sorry for too much tmi... I just wanted to share. Because seriously I have SUFFERED with this issue for 17 MONTHS and I feel like this may be the answer. Not a doctor and haven't discussed with my doctor... but have yet to find anything negative about taking a probiotic http://mercyhealth.webhealthyrecipes.com/Weight-Loss-Surgery/Good-Health/Bariatric-Nutrition/Probiotics-Help-Speed-Weight-Loss-after-Bariatric-Surgery.html

[Obeasta 92]

this is awesome, kristy, thank you so much for sharing this info. will def be getting me some probiotic.

[shershrinking 53]

Good to know, thanks! We can share about anything here and its useful and helpful info

[Band Mom 3 17]

Thank you for sharing! Read your post and went a bought a package...hoping it works for me, too!

[jen2013 14]

Hey all... haven't been on here in awhile so am playing catch up. Still doing a ton of research even tho I am 17 months out. I have suffered with Constipation issues since surgery in February 2012... Ok.. honestly have always suffered with little bit of a pooping issue. Anyway' date=' saw on a Facebook page someone who had started taking a probiotic and lost 5 lbs in one week. Granted I was intrigued.. even tho I have achieved my goal weight and then some. Seems like there are several studies that support gastric bypass patients taking a probiotic and the benefits of it. I have attached the link to one of these pages. So, I started taking a probiotic once a day. The results were immediate to say the least. When I say immediate.. there wasn't like and instant gross out take... lol... but normal... soft poop the next day and then again the next day.. and now day 3.. again normal. So sorry for too much tmi... I just wanted to share. Because seriously I have SUFFERED with this issue for 17 MONTHS and I feel like this may be the answer. Not a doctor and haven't discussed with my doctor... but have yet to find anything negative about taking a probiotic http://mercyhealth.webhealthyrecipes.com/Weight-Loss-Surgery/Good-Health/Bariatric-Nutrition/Probiotics-Help-Speed-Weight-Loss-after-Bariatric-Surgery.html

Thanks for this info! I was just noticing that I am having an issue. I was very regular for prob about the first 2 months after surgery. Lately I have noticed that when I "go" it is much harder (tmi) and im also straining (even saw some

Blood) and the last few days I have hardly gone at all. I feel like if I am holding on to poop, it's gotta be adding to my weight! Lol. Anyway this AM I took a swig if milk of mag. Hasn't seemed to do anything . I will try the Probiotics immediately. Do you get a certain brand or certain milligram or are they all about the same? I have never shopped for them. Also finally got hooked on the 80cal light and fit Greek yogurt that you told me about months ago. (I must have tried the wrong flavor at first cause now i'm loving the blends and eat one daily) Was hoping that would help also the digestion also but hasn't. According to this article, it's probably just not enough.

[ajustice 484]

These are what I call my "poop" Cookies. These have helped me more than anything.

[terry1118 1,274]

Hey all... haven't been on here in awhile so am playing catch up. Still doing a ton of research even tho I am 17 months out. I have suffered with Constipation issues since surgery in February 2012... Ok.. honestly have always suffered with little bit of a pooping issue. Anyway' date=' saw on a Facebook page someone who had started taking a probiotic and lost 5 lbs in one week. Granted I was intrigued.. even tho I have achieved my goal weight and then some. Seems like there are several studies that support gastric bypass patients taking a probiotic and the benefits of it. I have attached the link to one of these pages. So, I started taking a probiotic once a day. The results were immediate to say the least. When I say immediate.. there wasn't like and instant gross out take... lol... but normal... soft poop the next day and then again the next day.. and now day 3.. again normal. So sorry for too much tmi... I just wanted to share. Because seriously I have SUFFERED with this issue for 17 MONTHS and I feel like this may be the answer. Not a doctor and haven't discussed with my doctor... but have yet to find anything negative about taking a probiotic http://mercyhealth.webhealthyrecipes.com/Weight-Loss-Surgery/Good-Health/Bariatric-Nutrition/Probiotics-Help-Speed-Weight-Loss-after-Bariatric-Surgery.html

Which one do you take specifically?

[Dorian 683]

Definitely checking into this! Seems healthier than taking bisacodyl which I have to do every other day. I am on narcotics for my back so that makes for double pooping trouble!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I couldn't open the site but will try again when I log on lap top I don't really have this issue but I'm all for if it helps my body I must try it out.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I swear, if I don't poop today I'm breaking out the hose....this is insane!!!! My stomach sounds ridiculous and I'm passing gas (foul, nasty, gross gas) like a frat boy....but no real action in days!!!! (Despite my daily stool softener and added MOM for a push).

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.6

[Dorian 683]

I swear' date=' if I don't poop today I'm breaking out the hose....this is insane!!!! My stomach sounds ridiculous and I'm passing gas (foul, nasty, gross gas) like a frat boy....but no real action in days!!!! (Despite my daily stool softener and added MOM for a push).

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.6[/quote']

You are crazy! You make me laugh everyday! Good luck on the pooping!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I have a 3 hour Cub Scout meeting this afternoon with a bunch of men. It's 1 moderate sized room, as an after thought a bathroom was added against the back wall right in the middle of the room. It's essentially plywood. I can hear the guys GRAPHICALLY when they pee. I figure 30 minutes into the meeting (which I am running, of course) it'll hit me and I'll be trapped in the plywood cubby hole trying to not make ridiculous noises...

I used to poo like 3 times a day!!!! I guess when you're eating 10x more then you should its gonna come out one way or another. (I'll take the Constipation to being 300+ pounds any day!!!).

Glad I could make you laugh:)

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.6

[Dorian 683]

I have a 3 hour Cub Scout meeting this afternoon with a bunch of men. It's 1 moderate sized room' date=' as an after thought a bathroom was added against the back wall right in the middle of the room. It's essentially plywood. I can hear the guys GRAPHICALLY when they pee. I figure 30 minutes into the meeting (which I am running, of course) it'll hit me and I'll be trapped in the plywood cubby hole trying to not make ridiculous noises...

I used to poo like 3 times a day!!!! I guess when you're eating 10x more then you should its gonna come out one way or another. (I'll take the Constipation to being 300+ pounds any day!!!).

Glad I could make you laugh:)

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.6[/quote']

It WOULD be fate for it to hit you then! It'll probably be the runs as well! Good luck!

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

These are what I call my "poop" Cookies. These have helped me more than anything.

Where do you get them

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

[ajustice 484]

Where do you get them

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

I bought them at my local commissary but my mom is in MS and she got them at Walmart.< /p>