Hello everyone ,is there anyone in here having problems with there gallbadder? Doc called me today and just want to know what to expect scared to death any help gladly needed. Like what gonna happen to me and whats gonna happen afterwards. thanks

Belinda, This is one of those things that changes after surgery. You eat less, so you go less. There are a number of other factors that influence this as well. Calcium is one item that causes constipation and so is a lack of fiber. If you go check the library you'll find a number of different suggestions regarding this topic. One that seems to work for most people is adding flax seed to your diet. You get them fresh and grind up a tablespoon or two a day and mix it in with your food. It's full of fiber and helps most people get regular naturally. You may want to give it a try. Do a search on Just Tooter because she is the flax queen and has answered all kinds of questions on the topic. Hope this helps! Virginia

Hi; I'm the same way. I spoke with my WLS Doc at my last visit and he suggested stool softeners. I have exlax at home and usually once a week; I take them. If your taking Iron that may also cause issues. Pre-Op; i was regular usually once sometimes 2x a day. But now.... well, everyother day is becoming the norm. mark g.

If you only have ten pounds more to lose and you are still losing three pounds a month you will be there in another 3 months! I suggest you eat the fruit and cottage cheese prior to your work-out and the shake after. If I remember right the physiologic advantage of drinking it right afterwards is that muscle fibers are stressed and traumatized right after exercising and therefore more likely to take up the protein and use it to build more muscle. Carolyn DS 11/03/03 317/198

I average anywhere from 650 to 1000 calories. I think we are supposed to be between 1000 and 1200 by now. They say if we increase our intake that we have a better chance of losing. ((((HUGS)))) Dawn