How to Prevent Constipation?

[cuteNATL 93]

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing well on their journey. I was sleeved on 10/03/16 and was wondering what are some of the things you do to prevent constipation..? I had to pass a very hard stool (sorry tmi I know) and I would like to never, ever go through that again! Please, any advice you can share is helpful [emoji4]

[M579 19]

I had to go and buy some stool softeners. Because I am with you cuteNATL. I know it is because I am not eating any Fiber. If it is something other than liquid then I am making darn sure it is a meat with a lot of Protein. Maybe when I am passed the soft food stage it will be easier to fit the veggies in to my diet. I love veggies. I think I need to get some metamucil or Fiber con. Something like that. I would love to hear what others of you have tried that have worked well.

[cuteNATL 93]

I had to go and buy some stool softeners. Because I am with you cuteNATL. I know it is because I am not eating any fiber. If it is something other than liquid then I am making darn sure it is a meat with a lot of Protein. Maybe when I am passed the soft food stage it will be easier to fit the veggies in to my diet. I love veggies. I think I need to get some metamucil or fiber con. Something like that. I would love to hear what others of you have tried that have worked well.

If you don't mind me asking @@M579 how often do you take the stool softeners? I guess I need to go back through my information and see when I can add some fiber in my diet! But I'm sure it's not for a while[emoji22]

[M579 19]

I just took them today. so not even sure they worked yet. LOL Had your same issue yesterday.

[cuteNATL 93]

OMG me too! I didn't think I was gonna make it @@M579 Lolololol... Lemme know if it helps!

[linlyn898 1]

I use Benefiber (when I remember to add it to my bottle of water) and a Squatty Potty (daily) (I luv my Squatty Potty - it really does help me tremendously - I highly recommend using one)

[BreannaW 50]

I just started my soft foods diet and for the first two days I took Miralax to help make sure I dont get constipated like I was right after my surgery.

[Vinasu 621]

I use Benefiber daily. I keep our in those little formula containers with the dividers. I also take coalace daily. If I don't, I am miserable.

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[Hk6723 13]

Water,water,and Water

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[Hk6723 13]

whey protien is what led to my Constipation. I use plant base protien shakes now and been fine plus drinking more Water which since surgery is hard

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