cuteNATL 93 Posted October 13, 2016 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] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M579 19 Posted October 13, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuteNATL 93 Posted October 13, 2016 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] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M579 19 Posted October 13, 2016 I just took them today. so not even sure they worked yet. LOL Had your same issue yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuteNATL 93 Posted October 13, 2016 OMG me too! I didn't think I was gonna make it @@M579 Lolololol... Lemme know if it helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linlyn898 1 Posted October 13, 2016 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) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreannaW 50 Posted October 13, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinasu 621 Posted October 13, 2016 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. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hk6723 13 Posted October 13, 2016 Water,water,and Water Hk6723 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hk6723 13 Posted October 13, 2016 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 Hk6723 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
