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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 have 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 consistent, 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 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.

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They have gummies for everything!!!

How much sugar are in those things? I've never had/tried gummy vitamins, etc...might be something worth exploring

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They have gummies for everything!!!

How much sugar are in those things? I've never had/tried Gummy Vitamins, etc...might be something worth exploring

They really do have gummies for everything lol! Here's the ones I use:

http://www.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

They are sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-fee and soy-free according to the label. For less than $10 a month, I think I might be worth a try at least for the first month. Lots of luck!

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Oh I'm going to buy this on my lunch today! Thank you!

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Thanks for the info. I found that bananas worked for me. I eat 1 4oz banana a day (4 oz is a lot of banana! :-P). They're about 100 calories for 4oz.

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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 have 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 consistent, 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 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.

Thanks I am noticing the change and I haven't even started the real pre-op diet yet.

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@@LaLoLaughs, thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this! I just ordered these gummies, and I hope they work for me, too!

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Miralax (not sure if that is spelled right) and lots of H2O. This is what my surgeon told me. Some, like me, my have this issue forever. Good luck, friend.

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Lots of water!!!! I also took colace twice a week to help move things along. Honestly Constipation was the only issue I have had since surgery. At about 3 months that leveled out also. I don't go as much as I use to because I eat about 1/100 of what I was eating. But I do go regularly now.

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Vita-fusion makes a Fiber Gummy, too - I really like them. 2 dummies =5 grams fiber = 10 calories. No sugar. No carbs.

I have two in the morning, two when I get home from work, and usually another 1 or 2 before bed. They're that yummy.

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My doc had me taking colace for 30 days post op. I've been regular since 2 days after I was discharged. I have notice since I'm exercising more now that I'm much more regular and it's nice to take 1 less pill these days.

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Aloelax from the health food store. I take it every three days to ensure movement. Water & exercise help but not enough. Fiber doesn't do it either.

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Try a squatty potty - Amazon sells them.

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I had been constipated about 4 days when I went to see the Nurse Practitioner this past Thursday, and she recommended chia seeds in plain greek yogurt..IT TOTALLY WORKED!

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