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11-11-2007, 08:38 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |  Chronic Constipation--HELP
I had my rny 10/23/06. Before my surgery, I was regular, and had a BM every morning. Since my surgery, I have suffered from contipation leading to fecal impaction about 5 times (thank God I'm a retired RN and know how to correct it), and hemorrhoids 3 times (ouch)! I get sufficient calories I get enough fiber to make 2 grown men proud I drink plenty of liquids I exercise reqularly I do not go but every 2-3 days and only after taking benefiber. And then, omg, someone call the plumber the septic tank needs to be drained again! The characteristics of the stool has changed too. It has the consistency of we, heavy clay and stinky (not that stool isn't anything other than stinky). This has got me worried. I worry about having to take fiber even though my diet has a lot of fiber. I worry about the volume, the consistency, the odor, etc., especially since I was so regular before & there seems to be nothing I can do about it. I tried to do research, but it all seems to address issues I don't have problems with. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what to do and ideas on what could have gone wrong to cause my bowls to quit working. |
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11-11-2007, 09:47 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,505
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
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315 lb Start Weight:
193 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
122 lb Weight Loss:
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I addressed this same issue on Friday with my surgeon, but he kinda thought I was not getting enough water, I do though. Then he said it could be my antidepressants, but I have been on them for years and never had this problem with them before. So he told me to go ahead and use a product like milk of magnesia ect. to help me go, I bought the Smooth Moves tea that has been suggested on here, havent tried it yet, I will tonight.
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11-11-2007, 09:59 PM
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BM changes are quite normal for WLSers, actually. Take a look through the index of this forum--Stupid Qs. There are plenty of posts that deal with this. Some posts appear in the gas issues, so be sure to look through both.
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11-12-2007, 07:57 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
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127 lb Current Weight:
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123 lb Weight Loss:
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Miralax works wondefuly. Ive had EXACTLY the same problems. I also up my water from 8 glasses to 10.
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11-12-2007, 10:56 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
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I second the Miralax. Its really helps alot. ITs a white powder you can add to anything you drink hot or cold. REallys works well. No taste or anything. Good luck. Ive been in your shoes and it isnt fun. It does get better. I still get bouts of it but not as bad anymore.
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11-12-2007, 11:01 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
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4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
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158 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
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38.7596899225 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
23.3299726948 BMI Current:
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miralax! miralax! miralax!!!!! works wonders. no stimulants. and has no taste. you can get it over the counter. i hope you feel better soon
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11-12-2007, 11:29 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
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Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
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139 lb Current Weight:
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141 lb Weight Loss:
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Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
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I haven't had the STUCK problem, but the ummm...form is DEFINITELY different. I think it has to do with the drastic changes in our diet..hardly any sugar, starches etc! I do notice...when I'm stalled, once I'm able to go...the stall unsticks...what's up with that !?!?!?! I normally drink 75-100 ounces of water a day....so I'm know I'm getting plenty of fluid! I may try the miralax to see if I can get it more "regular" (& help with the stalls).... Do you take it every day? Is it a laxative (as the name suggests?) |
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11-12-2007, 11:32 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
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i believe it is a laxative. i have only had to take it once. never reapeatedly. it works next day usually for me.
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11-12-2007, 11:35 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
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Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
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5' 10"
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211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
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12/31/09 Goal Date:
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No No its a stool softner. But works like a laxitive without all those side effects.
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11-12-2007, 11:47 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,781
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
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280 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
141 lb Weight Loss:
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50.3571428571 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.1325692042 BMI Current:
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Kinda like Surfac Vickie? I know Kenya takes as needed...I didn't know if it was like fiber...something you take to KEEP you regular?
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