Wendyfm 494 Posted January 28, 2018 I'm having the same problem and it is affecting my quality of life. Did you find any solutions? I'm almost 2 months post op and have only had one satisfactory BM since surgery. It's driving me nuts. My next thing to try is a colonoscopy prep.I used Miralax regularly and Fiber pills and prunes. Prunes worked the best. You have to use any of these regularly before you see results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sosewsue61 3,185 Posted January 28, 2018 Cashews for constipation!!! (lol) And not much else, there are learning curves and adjustments in the beginning - belching, farting, learning portions, minor food aversions, exhaustion, etc. It varies and changes as you progress. True complications are rare - but you can look that up. Major side effects are usually GERD and strictures and this is not predictable as to who gets these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abefroman329 704 Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) I had GERD for 15 years before the surgery and I have it now. The surgeon is hoping that it will go away given enough time after the surgery and enough weight loss. I’m well below my weight when I was first diagnosed with GERD, so I’m hoping it’s just a matter of letting things heal some more. Other side effects I’ve experienced so far include having to get your pants taken in by a tailor, fitting comfortably in seats in theaters and on airplanes, and my wife being able to wrap her arms around me. Edited January 29, 2018 by abefroman329 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kakatlady612 1,053 Posted January 29, 2018 And a parrot or another bird in a pear tree, seems to be the only thing the last poster missed. Seriously the good health, thinner body and increased lifespan make up for any detriment. Go for it my friend.Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MowryRocks 679 Posted January 30, 2018 On 01/27/2018 at 10:15 PM, mellah124 said: I'm having the same problem and it is affecting my quality of life. Did you find any solutions? I'm almost 2 months post op and have only had one satisfactory BM since surgery. It's driving me nuts. My next thing to try is a colonoscopy prep. At 2 months, the only thing that I can suggest is Miralax. It worked wonders for me, but at 15 months, I mix espresso with my Protein Shakes to keep me moving on the daily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRoseman 34 Posted January 30, 2018 Bluedick, Anxiety, Fleas, enlarged eyeball, tummy ache, Rickets, Gout, Chlamydia, Wobbly feet syndrome, donkey breath, Units, Polshanks, East River Gorgonzola Drip (I don't know what it is either but it sounds nasty), Pink Pubic hair, scarring of the inner nostril, webbed fingers and webbed toes.[emoji23] DR Potential Sleever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites