issues going...

anyone had any issues taking a dump after thier RNY surgery?  I am almost three weeks out and my crap is so freaking hard it is cutting my ass coming out when i can get it out...

Any suggestions? I heard it might be the iron supplimnet causing it..

For me it comes in both extremes at times. Too soft or too hard. Anyway I was told by the doctor that taking stool softener is OK and I did for a while. I have included more fiber in my diet. I have a Kashi granola bar once a day. I also make sure that I get extra fluids in each day. I also add some farmer's brand to my protein shakes.
Nick

Yeah iron makes you constipated. Drink more water and fiber check with md first.

thanks guys, I will be calling my DR in the morning as it is only getting worse, not better. I know I am drinking at least 64 oz of water per day because I measure it... plus protien shanks and sometimes soup broth. so I dont think lake of water is the issue,but I sure could be wrong.

thanks again!!

Maker sure you get all your water in each day. I find that adding a tablespoon of raisins to my cereal or oatmeal in the morning helps too. Exercise, walking, helps weep things moving too - if you haven't started, now is the time :-)

Had to go to the protologist this week for hemorroids (nice, huh?). My stools are normally very pasty and hard to wipe clean. He suggested Metamucil, I'm trying that.

Paul