Personal question

[hope2 35]

Hello, getting a revision from a band and am starting to have some questions. For a person who suffers from Constipation which revision would be best the sleeve or bypass?

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[Berry78 4,261]

In that aspect, I believe both will be similar. Long term use of Fiber and Probiotics (and plenty of water) should help, no matter which procedure (or none).

I wouldn't use Fiber the first few days after surgery until Water consumption is up above 60oz. Fiber absorbs Water, and if there isn't enough present, could cause a problem.

Good luck!

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[hope2 35]

Thank you berry. I initially was considering the sleeve but have recently decided bypass will probably work best for me.

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[melliecat 55]

I suffer from extreme Constipation and have had the bypass. I will be adding linzess back into my regimen when I can take pills. Both procedures have the same issues with constipation.

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[hope2 35]

Thank you. In the past I have taken Linzess but have recently been able to get control of this issue with flax seed. I hate to take medication.

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[Travelher 915]

I take miralax...works well for me.

I take miralax...works well for me.

Ps you will love the bypass...infinitely better than the band

Edited February 2, 2017 by Travelher

[Katrina Linda 1]

Bypass is much better. On the day of my surgery I was shown a different way of doing the bypass. Rather than the roux en y procedure with 2 connections they showed me another way with just 1 connection. Still a bypass still the same food regime post op just less healing. I have had lots of gas post op as expected but not too much pain and 9 days post op now staples out and feel great. X

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[hope2 35]

Katrina that is interesting. I will look into that, thank you.

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