Pre-op diet and constipation

[catho72 0]

Hi,

I will be starting my 2 week pre-op diet on Tuesday. I am worried about Constipation. When I went on the South Beach Diet (no carbs), I hated the constipation that accompanied it. Has anyone suffered from constipation while drinking the Protein Shakes?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

My shakes had Fiber in them (fiber doesn't really count as carbs...I know on Atkins you remove the fiber from the carb count) so it wasn't a problem.

[Babe 0]

Catho, i've just started an extended Pre-Op diet, and I was told to take Metamucil Capsules 2x a day. They'll help with BMs and help you feel fuller so you can deal with the diet.

[TQUAD64 9]

No this did not happen to me. I did not drink shakes, but had Isopure or Protein Bullets. They are like a fruity Protein Drink. My BM were normal with these products.

[bumble-bee 0]

I'm on Day 10 and have not had any problems.

[Donnainva 0]

My pre-op is a kinda modified South Beach, I'm also supposed to drink at least 64oz of non-carbonated, decaffeinated drinks throughout the day. That's enough straight liquid to make sure that everything goes smoothly, if you know what I mean.

[catho72 0]

Yay! Thanks for the expertise! I'm glad to hear my bowels won't be too affected. For me, that was the worst part of limited carbs.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Catho...carbs don't make you go, Fiber does. Fiber IS plant material so I can see how you'd get them confused...but check the fiber on the NI label. We need about 25-30 grams a day, just fyi!