SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!

[susieq321 31]

So I posted this new topic but thought it might help some of my fellow Sept Sleevers:

Sorry for the TMI, but I thought it would be useful as I have seen this be a popular topic of discussion for the newbies. I am currently 4 weeks out of surgery (SD 9/30/14) and while Constipation pain and strains has not been a major issue for me so far, I have found myself not having BM as often as I used to pre-op and it has been bothersome. Anyway, after attending a support group meeting, where my doctor and a veteren speaker were present, the speaker indicated that Fiber gummies are a stable in her diet, even 2-3 years post-op. I immediately went to Target and bought a generic brand. It has been a week and I can now say that my BMs are now more consistently, more often, no straining AND I see the difference in the scale as well. I take 3 gummies a day and get in about 12 grams of fiber in a day, which is much more than I have on my clear liquid, full liquid and pureed diets.

Just thought it might help others struggling with this.

I might have to try this, I have never had serious issues with BM's other than the frequency of them goes down. I do try and eat my vegetables regularly and I can't wait to start my Probiotics again, which always helps me. What brand of gummies have you tried? (sigh... the number of pills in my life is getting un-managable... (birth control, thyroid 2x a day, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, gummie Vitamins, Iron pills 5 hours after thyroid and 5 hours before thyroid) oh yea and a gallbladder pill twice a day to reduce the chance of gallstones. In the past the iron has fallen off because of the timing with thyroid pills and I forget to take it.

[LaLoLaughs 74]

Here's the ones I use: http://m.target.com/p/up-up-fruit-flavored-fiber-gummy-supplements-90-ct/-/A-13579115?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=13579115&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=13579115&LID=17pgs&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13579115&kpid=13579115&gclid=CI6MzKG20sECFaZj7AodnRcAAA

Yes I feel you with the number of pills we have to take, but I'm not taking as much as you, so I can only imagine what you're going through! I stopped taking my birth control, as I was told by the head nurse and bariatric coordinator that they may not be as effective now. I am going to follow up with my Gyn doc in the coming weeks.

Hope these help!

[andyv539 8]

I would like to take the Fiber gummies. I find post surgery it has the same effect on me. Question, I was told to stay away from gummies. thoughts?

[susieq321 31]

My surgeon is ok with gummies I am taking flintstone complete he also mentioning there were chewable Vitamins from I think it was Centrum that are ok to take.

One of the things that makes me wonder about my surgeon's staff though is how much they like to rely on products full of preservatives etc. the staff recommends a lot of products with items in them that I don't eat i.e. aspartame or else really processed foods like store bought stocks. I keep making them look at me like I am crazy when I say things like we make our own stock and instead of mashed potatoes I love mashed cauliflower better Fiber over potatoes.

So taking flintstones is against my I eat real food diet... I do have adult Vitamins that I think I will switch too once I am done this jar of the complete for kids vitamins.

[Birdie77 51]

I take Gummy calcium citrate as recommended by my dr

[vickydp 20]

I take Gummy Calcium and Vitamin D. Only thing dr said no too was gummy Multi Vitamins.

[Pwfnp 20]

Thank you , Thank you for the info on the Gummy fuber. I have had the same problem. My appt is tomorrow but I am going out tonight and getting the gummys.

[LaLoLaughs 74]

I would like to take the fiber gummies. I find post surgery it has the same effect on me. Question, I was told to stay away from gummies. thoughts?

My doctor didn't indicate any restrictions to me about Gummy pills and he was present during the meeting and didn't state any such restrictions your group. But all doctors have different post op instructions, so I would definitely check with your dr's office before you try if you were given that restriction.

[BellaLuce4 261]

Thx for sharing. I'm 6 weeks post op. I have ulcerative colitis and have been taking medicine for over 20 year to stop going 10 times a day. Now I am constipated, I just have to laugh!! I've been taking Miralax per my doctor and it has helped a bit. but I'm looking for an daily alternative . I'm going to try the fiber gummies and hope for the best.

Any other recommendations / suggestions welcomed. Ultimately I'd love to be regular just with my food I take, wishful thinking??

[maggiemayuk 106]

Thx for sharing. I'm 6 weeks post op. I have ulcerative colitis and have been taking medicine for over 20 year to stop going 10 times a day. Now I am constipated, I just have to laugh!! I've been taking Miralax per my doctor and it has helped a bit. but I'm looking for an daily alternative . I'm going to try the fiber gummies and hope for the best.

Any other recommendations / suggestions welcomed. Ultimately I'd love to be regular just with my food I take, wishful thinking??

My dietician recommended flax seeds (linseeds). I mix them in with yogurt or you can put them in Soups and on salads etc. I get the ready-milled kind which makes the fibre more easily available I think. It seems to help. I still have prunes occasionally as well. When I saw the bariatric clinician for my check up though he just emphasised drinking as much Water as possible to keep regular.

[steffie4you 13]

I've been the same way. I lost ten the first week after and have stalled. I was sleeved on the 22nd. 250 at surgery and 240 currently. I feel like we paid so much money for me to lose 10 pounds. I am discouraged by seeing everyone losing 40 pounds when I've lost 10.

I was sleeved on 9/23 and was losing a pound every other day and now nothing. Glad to know others are in the same boat. I've only lost 20lbs. I'm going to try exercising longer or change up from the trendmill.

[vickydp 20]

Don't lose hope guys. I'm only down 19 lbs and was sleeved 9/23. I had lost 15 lbs in a liquid diet prior to surgery as required to go on liquid diet for 2 weeks. I've been frustrated and my doctors have told me that everyone is different and that after a year we all lose the weight we need to. Keep the faith!

[mochax 50]

Ok so I have this stitch pain. I don't know where it comes from but when I stand up and walk it hurt. When I'm sitting I'm ok. What could it be? I it just started happening tonight.

[AllofMe 49]

I was sleeved Sept. 11 and lately I've been feeling nauseous when I eat. It passes after a while but don't no why it's happening. Is anyone else going through this?

This happens when I eat too fast. Hope you feel better soon. ☺️

[AllofMe 49]

Ok so I have this stitch pain. I don't know where it comes from but when I stand up and walk it hurt. When I'm sitting I'm ok. What could it be? I it just started happening tonight.

If it's sudden and new, I'd call you doctor. Could be scar tissue adhering to a rib or something. Better safe than sorry. Get it checked. ????