Maybe TMI, but need some input.. =)
oStephhanie
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I am three weeks out from being sleeved, and was just wondering: Does anyone have any suggestions on a product that will make "going" easier? I am taking Benefiber 2-3 times a day, and getting in at least the required (in stage 3) 60 ounces of fluid in a day. I just feel like I am not going enough, and when I do, its difficult.
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I was having issues too in the beginning. I took milk of magnesia and stool softeners, as suggested by my surgeon. It helped a lot! No need to suffer if you don't have to!0
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I would try to up your water. The fiber you are taking will result in constipation if you don't have enough water.
I am 1.5 weeks and get about 70+ ounces a day. Make sure you drink extra when you take your fiber.0 -
That is the proper dose of benefiber. If you are still having firm BM's you need more water. I make a huge batch of lentil sambhar every week and try to have a cup every day.0
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Stef: When I first had surgery. The doctor put me on Senokot and a stool softener (sorry can't remember the name right now) that was about the only thing that helped me in the beginning. Now 3 years later the prunes work and sometimes thou rarely I have to use the meds. I hope you get some relief soon. Nothing worse that sitting on a hard golf ball.0
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Nothing worse that sitting on a hard golf ball.
Hahahah. Nail on the head.
My follow up with the surgeon is next week, I will try to up my water (good lord its hard!) until then, and see what he says. Thank you!!!0
