Question:
everytime i eat i get really bad cramps, has anyone else experienced this?
I am 5 months post op and have been constipated so i have been adding veggies and trying to eat right but now every time i eat i get severe cramping so I'm scared to eat.HELP!!!!!!! — minkii68 (posted on February 21, 2008)
February 21, 2008
What about fluids -- are you getting in plenty. That should relieve
constipation or start taking Benefiber either the pills or the powder 3
times a day -- works like a charm.
Continue what you're doing and the weight will come off -- not like it did
at first -- but you will start seeing the difference in your cloths if you
haven't seen it yet.
— the7thdean
February 21, 2008
I would check with your Dr. I have started over with soft foods for a week
or so and that seemed to help. I am 1 yr out and have lost 248#.
— obx100
February 21, 2008
I'm guessing your'e constipated. Increased fluid intake AND stool softeners
help. I had RNY in May, 2006, have lost 140 pounds, and I take 2 stool
softeners in the PM and one in the AM. It helps immensely. I've rarely had
any cramps as you describe, only mild ones when I eat more that I know I
should. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
February 21, 2008
Make sure you are taking in enough fluids, 64 ounces at least, sip, sip,
sip, and I use a dose of Milk of Magnesia, just be real careful not to
overdue it - and replenish your fluids. What you are feeling happens a lot,
you just need to fine tune your diet/fluid intake.
It'll pass, pun intended ;)
— 29Diesel
February 21, 2008
Hi Melinda. You need to talk to you doctor about the cramps when you eat.
This happened to my friend and then they found out she had an ulcer which
she had to have surgery to get repaired. Not to say that is what you have,
but get checked out. Good luck!
— cedonato
February 22, 2008
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— bariatricdivalatina
February 22, 2008
I had the same thing and found out it was my gallbaldder. Do you still have
yours? Could be that or an ulcer, depending where the cramps are.
Definitely call your doc if you haven't already. Good luck!
— juliebelle0402
February 22, 2008
I am 4 mos. out from RNY and have needed some fiber "help". My
dr. recommended Fibersure, not to be confused with similarly named
products, which I started a few weeks ago. After a few days, it really
seemed to make a difference -- and without the odor which I previously
seemed to get taking the Colace stool softener. The Fiber-sure label
content says "Inulin (100% natural veg. fiber)" - the only
ingredient. It is totally tasteless and can be mixed with food, drinks --
and yet doesn't require the huge volumes of water stated on other products.
(Yes, we all should be drinking tons of water anyway.)
— Cathy 1.
February 23, 2008
First of all, talk to your Doctor about the cramping and constipation right
away. Secondly, if I were you, I would go back to eating soft, bland foods
for awhile, such as baby food, plain mashed potatoes, oatmeal, cream soups.
Be careful the amount you're eating at one time is not more than your
Doctor has told you to. Chew the food well, eat slowly, and never (for
life) drink any fluids with your meal. Do not drink fluids after your meal
for at least an hour or more (ask your Doctor how long). In between meals,
you should be carrying around a water bottle with you day and night, and
sip it frequently. You can also substitute water with a non-carbonated,
no-sugar, caffeine-free beverage such as Crystal Light. Buy Fiber-sure or
Benefiber powder and use the powder. You can sprinkle it on foods and even
in water, as it is tasteless and disappears in water. Try Activia
sugar-free yogurt every day, it helps with constipation and helps your
digestive system be healthy. Also, might want to get your Gall Bladder
checked if you still have it, as the cramping could be a bad gall bladder.
— Gina S.
February 24, 2008
I too had frequent constipation with extreme pain. I tried several natural
laxatives without much success until recently. My daughter,who also had
rny surgery, told me about flaxseed (recommended by our dieticion). So I
tried ground flaxseed and surprise it did work. I've been using it about
two weeks now and can truely state it's worked wonders. I found it in
Krogers and other food markets (in health food aisle) already ground
byHodgson Mills. Give it a try after clearing with your bariatric team.
— Bill M.
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