Pre-Ops Liquid Diet and Constipation

[LLG1981 47]

I am on day 8 of my 14 day liquid diet and haven't had much issues sticking to the 3 shakes a day but the excess Protein has got me super constipated. I drink at minimum 72oz of Water daily. I am usually pretty regular and go easily and quickly but since being on the liquid diet, I am going several days without pooping (I have taken Miralax and today took MM) and when I finally can, its a long stressful, painful affair. I feel like giving birth to my three kids was easier. Any ideas of what else I can do to alleviate this?

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Oh...sorry. Yes the whey Protein can be constipating, it was for me anyway. Maybe do daily dose of colace, or take a Fiber pill and keep pushing fluids. Maybe a different brand. Some try Smooth Move tea. Good luck.

[LLG1981 47]

Oh...sorry. Yes the whey Protein can be constipating, it was for me anyway. Maybe do daily dose of colace, or take a Fiber pill and keep pushing fluids. Maybe a different brand. Some try Smooth Move tea. Good luck.

Thank you for the suggestion. I will try those.

[ThatgirlEmLo 20]

I am on day 8 of my 14 day liquid diet and haven't had much issues sticking to the 3 shakes a day but the excess Protein has got me super constipated. I drink at minimum 72oz of Water daily. I am usually pretty regular and go easily and quickly but since being on the liquid diet, I am going several days without pooping (I have taken Miralax and today took MM) and when I finally can, its a long stressful, painful affair. I feel like giving birth to my three kids was easier. Any ideas of what else I can do to alleviate this?

Oh...sorry. Yes the whey Protein can be constipating, it was for me anyway. Maybe do daily dose of colace, or take a Fiber pill and keep pushing fluids. Maybe a different brand. Some try Smooth Move tea. Good luck.

my doctor told me some Protein Shakes constipate. maybe try switching it up if you havent already ? I just ordered a new one because I was experiencing mild issues. hope you find something that works for ya! 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[LLG1981 47]

my doctor told me some Protein Shakes constipate. maybe try switching it up if you havent already ? I just ordered a new one because I was experiencing mild issues. hope you find something that works for ya! 🤞🏼🤞🏼

Thank you