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juliebccs
juliebccs Posts: 233
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Okay not the nicest subject but one I think we all think about in some way or another. I used to go daily.
I understand that with lower calories I will move my bowels less but even though as time goes by my calorie intake is rising a bit my bowel movements are getting further apart. Right now I am on day 8 and just hoping for tomorrow. I don't feel uncomfortable but I do feel that I could probably go. But nope nothing. Anybody else experiencing this?

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  • suzee279
    suzee279 Posts: 58
    I think what you are experiencing is pretty normal. I think its the hi protein that causes the issue.

    I had issues for about the first 7 months or so after surgery. I make an effort to be sure to get lots of fiber on a regular basis. Now being 15 months out I make sure to eat some raw vegies and a fruit daily, and that usually takes care of things. I used to put benefiber in my protein shake daily and that seemed to work for me. Even now I go only 2-3 times a week, and I am fine. Try the fiber, try incorporating some kinds of beans or something that naturally has high fiber. When it gets bad take a dulcolax or something like that.

    Good luck
  • bikrchk
    bikrchk Posts: 516 Member
    Try adding a multi-strain probiotic to your supplements. It's still not as often as pre-op, but that has handled the issue for me without having to go the laxative route.
  • juliebccs
    juliebccs Posts: 233
    Thanks guys. I will try both ideas. Appreciate your responses.
  • Mangopickle
    Mangopickle Posts: 1,509 Member
    Weight management fiber gummies, tons of celery, tons of water, fiber one protein bars, 20 oz of coffee daily and still only poo every 3 days :(
  • juliebccs
    juliebccs Posts: 233
    haha I guess our bodies use the little that we put into it now. It does make sense but also reminds me how much I must have overeaten in the past to go every day.

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