Constipation - Warning TMI

[Donna2022 0]

Anyone had issues after surgery with really hard poop? To the point it hurts to poop, like pooping razor blades and then my bottom bleeds afterwards. Bottom only bleeds after a painful bowl movement. 3 weeks post op. Any advice?

[Toomany#s 59]

My program recommends daily Miralax to avoid the Constipation problems. You can also ask about using Colace for softening your poop.

[catwoman7 11,212]

yea - most of us do. Chronic Constipation is very common after sleeve and bypass. A lot of us take a capful of Miralax every day to keep on top of it. Been doing it myself for almost seven years now...

[Donna2022 0]

Thanks for the quick responses x

[fourmonthspreop 510]

I know the struggle... trust me. I almost went to the ER because the amount of blood but turns out it was from the hard stool. So long as the blood is fresh - it's likely just from the straining/hardness. This is def TMI but I reached the point of slapping on a pair of gloves and taking it out myself. Sadly this intense Constipation is common after weight loss surgery. You'll need to find a supplement and or medication routine that helps you pass things better. Try asking your care team for advice.
I have in my arsenal right now senna (smooth move) tea, milk of magnesia, psyllium husk and prune juice. I also try to each some veggies with my Protein, whatever I can stand. Make sure to drink a lot of Water and try switching up your Protein Shakes. My ensures were causing a lot of the constipation initially. Good luck. I really know the pain. It will get better eventually.

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[summerseeker 2,139]

3 hours ago, fourmonthspreop said:

This is def TMI but I reached the point of slapping on a pair of gloves and taking it out myself. Sadly this intense constipation is common after weight loss surgery

TMI Me too, been there, done that

[BayougirlMrsS 3,934]

Yesssssssssssss. look into Trulance. This has been a game changer for me

[Arabesque 7,240]

As you can see, this is very common. Best to keep on top of the Constipation to avoid the faeces compacting & thus avoiding the pain. If I had no movement after three days I’d take a stool softener & I took Benefibre every day. Keep your fluids up too. When able add some vegetables to your diet. The constipation does continue for a while. It was around my 18month mark when things started to be pretty regular again.

[ShoppGirl 4,785]

I am one year out and I guess I eat enough food now portion wise that I get my Fiber in naturally but Post op I struggled with constipations. I also took benefiber daily and after three days with no movement I took milk of magnesia. Luckily I only had to take the MOM once because the daily benefiber did the trick. I used the Walmart generic which is powder form so I eventually weaned myself off of that and now I am regular without it.

[Jaelzion 1,127]

Even three years later I take Senna every other day or so. Just comes with the territory.

[Guest]

I've found that eating a good amount of nuts every day provide great Protein and fiber which helps in this. I also take a fiber in Water drink.

[ShoppGirl 4,785]

1 hour ago, Pollito said:

I've found that eating a good amount of nuts every day provide great Protein and Fiber which helps in this. I also take a fiber in Water drink.

Aha. I eat a handful of nuts here and there too. Maybe why I was able to wean off the fiber powder. That and I try to get at least one serving of fruit.

[Guest]

17 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

Aha. I eat a handful of nuts here and there too. Maybe why I was able to wean off the fiber powder. That and I try to get at least one serving of fruit.

fruit is great but I don't tolerate berries, even blended. The skins. Even on a stewed cherry, they take me down. I've been eating a lot of maracuya and chirimoya recently although they probably aren't that healthy.