Let's Talk Potty....
I had my Gallbladder out on Monday. Doing fine, having a quiet day on my own (kids at daycare).
I am wondering as I have been really struggling with #2 what you do on a regular basis to stay regular.
What do you eat ? Supplements ? My DH suggested prunes but can we eat those ? I have been taking Colace but know I can't stay on it forever.
I am 6 months out today from RNY !
Thanks :)
Amy
Nut/Psych/SW: Spring 2012 Surgeon Meet: July 6, 2012 Surgery: August 30, 2012
prunes are ok, as long as you can tolerate them.
Try adding some bran (not bran flakes or buds, but the actual bran you'd use to make muffins, you'll find it in the baking aisle) to yogurt or applesauce or something. I add a few tablespoons to something, every day. Make sure you get LOTS of fluids.
I also take lactulose on a daily basis, when things arent moving well
OT question - is there an issue with having the bran buds? i bought some recently and replaced my granola with the bran buds on my yogourt. I am 10 months out. any advice is appreciated.
Nurse Appt: Jan 30, 2012 Diet/Nut Appt: Feb 8, 2012
Surgery Class: Jan 24, 2012
Meet Surgeon: Feb 8,2012 Start Optifast: April 24, 2012
Surgery Date: May 8, 2012
I don't use that colace I use Senokot-S I find it works better.
Referral- March 2012, Letter April 19, Orientation TWH- June 6, NP - July 3, Sleep Apena test July 16, Internist and SW - July 17, Nutritional class - July 23, Dietician appt. July 30th, Psych-Social appt - Aug 20th. Follow up with doctor sleep apena Aug. 28th Surgeons appt. - Dec. 14th Dr. Jackson. Surgery date - Feb 12 2013 - VSG
LOL - you asked for it.... (5 months out)
I had a major problem with constipation because I needed to take meds that increases the problem (now that I do not have to open the capsules anymore it is better) - but I still need to be careful.
I use daily: AM: 1-2 prunes (and yes that is ok - has carbs for sure - but it also has some fiber) with oatmeal
AM: Benefiber in glass of water. 2 soflax.
Dulcolax sup. as needed (very rarely needed now) - and lactulose as needed.
Just an FYI, you might not be able to tolerate things like prunes further out. I used to be fine with grapes, then after a year out, if I had them alone, I started to dump. Grapes I can have when lots of protein is eaten first :-)
Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!
