Fiber: It's Not Optional!

I'll share you the long version of the story and the very-TMI solution - but here's a cautionary tale.

I went to California for a week of training and stayed at an Extended Stay hotel so that I had a Fridge to put good RNY-friendly food in.

I was very focused on getting in my protein - so much so that I would eat meals that were totally protein.  The net result is that other than one meal with some raw veggies I went 5 days with no fiber.

The result was the most Painful Saturday Nights of my life. 

So, the lesson I learned is that I have to keep an eye on fiber as well as protein.

 Oh, do I know what you mean!  I'm 4 weeks out today, and I've been pretty focused on meeting my protein goals as laid out by my plan.  When I do that, I eat only protein, and, when I eat only protein, I have constipation issues.  I add fiber to my protein shakes, but that only helps a little.  I went to a nutrition workshop last week, and the nutritionist said that at 3-4 weeks out I needed to cut myself some slack on the protein goal and strive for more balance.  So I did, and, wonder of wonders, fiber and veggies with protein keep things moving!  I knew this, but I'm also a rule follower and wanted to be compliant with the protein rule!  

There are also fiber supplements and powders that can be used.  I had the same issue,
but DH picked me up some powdered, flavorless fiber powder and it's been working
wonders. 

VERY good point. I'm just coming to this realization now. I'm not even 3 weeks out yet, and all I can eat is shakes, yogurt, cottage cheese and soup. I realized this morning that if I don't build in some veggies I'm gonna be in trouble. I move to purees tomorrow and plan to incorporate the veggies asap.

 So long as I get my diet green tea in, I don't really pay attention to fiber...

No issues yet. I actually had more problems when I measured fiber grams...
I'm kinda glad I haven't needed to last few months.