Post surgery high fiber?

Phoenix__Rising
Phoenix__Rising Posts: 9,981 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Can anyone advise the best high fiber foods for a post op patient?
Brocolli, Brussels sprouts and grapefruit isn't good enough so far.
Can I get suggestions? Thank you.


[non bread/rice/pasta .. produce only]

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  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Quest bar?

    Metamucil??
    Quaker Oats, High Fiber Oatmeal
  • Phoenix__Rising
    Phoenix__Rising Posts: 9,981 Member
    I've had a powder formula they sent me home with. Not a success.
    Maybe oats with applesauce. Thank you for the suggestions. :)
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    I've had a powder formula they sent me home with. Not a success.
    Maybe oats with applesauce. Thank you for the suggestions. :)

    Welcome.
    Good luck
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    apples have a decent amt. of fiber also
  • SamNicoll
    SamNicoll Posts: 43 Member
    Prunes, rhubarb, beans

    (UK-based but assume that prunes and rhubarb are available tinned in natural juice?)

    Worked for me post-op after v invasive surgery but took a few days. Moving helped - I couldn't move much but gentle walking seemed to help encourage my digestive system into action.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Are you having trouble pooping?

    After my surgery no food helped get things moving. The only thing that really helped was Senna tablets.
  • Tal_Kyrte
    Tal_Kyrte Posts: 38 Member
    Strawberries, raspberries, pears, avocados and bananas are all really high in fiber. An avocado has 14 gs! Also switch to rye bread.

    I try to get 25 g of fiber per day, and if I'm under for whatever reason, I'll snack on a Fiber One bar. They have 9 g of fiber, and are only 140 calories.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I've had a powder formula they sent me home with. Not a success.
    Maybe oats with applesauce. Thank you for the suggestions. :)

    You're looking for insoluble fiber right?

    Sources of insoluble fiber: whole wheat, whole grains, wheat bran, corn bran, seeds, nuts, barley, couscous, brown rice, bulgur, zucchini, celery, broccoli, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, green beans, dark leafy vegetables, raisins, grapes, fruit, and root vegetable skins.

    I second walking....and make sure you're eating enough fat.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    1 tablespoon psyllium whole husks in a large glass of warm water followed by another large glass of water (not necessarily warm).
    Also prune juice ten minutes beforehand!
    Works fabulously!
  • Phoenix__Rising
    Phoenix__Rising Posts: 9,981 Member
    Are you having trouble pooping?

    After my surgery no food helped get things moving. The only thing that really helped was Senna tablets.


    Bluntly, yes. :)
    I called them, I'm doing prune juice and my next
    option is glycerine suppository/ lol TMI .. ha. It
    is Tuesday. lol
  • Phoenix__Rising
    Phoenix__Rising Posts: 9,981 Member
    I've had a powder formula they sent me home with. Not a success.
    Maybe oats with applesauce. Thank you for the suggestions. :)

    You're looking for insoluble fiber right?

    Sources of insoluble fiber: whole wheat, whole grains, wheat bran, corn bran, seeds, nuts, barley, couscous, brown rice, bulgur, zucchini, celery, broccoli, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, green beans, dark leafy vegetables, raisins, grapes, fruit, and root vegetable skins.

    I second walking....and make sure you're eating enough fat.

    Thanks. I'm gettya lot of ambulatory in as I can tolerate.
    I'll try a few of these too.
  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
    Fiber one cereals
    Oats
    High fiber breads (these are going to be light breads like the 45 cal per slice one or if say low-carb)

    Also, magnesium helps with constipation. Prune juice is best heated if you try that.
  • evileen99
    evileen99 Posts: 1,564 Member
    I have to ditto the Quest bars. 20 grams of protein, 15 grams of fiber.

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