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As I understand it, Miralax is both a stool softener and a laxative. Aren't you concerned about becoming laxative dependent?

If you feel there's any chance you might need the additional week, take it if you possibly can. Once you go back to work, it wouldn't go over too well to need to take another day or two after you're returned. Better to take a bit more than you feel you need than not to take enough. Be kind...

It's really early to worry about caloric intake. That's a lot of calories to be able to ingest only six weeks out. What are your post-op eating instructions? Are you following them? What are you eating? To expand on what Karen_golfs pointed out, right now and for some while to come, you need...

Though informative, this report is six years old. Can we get an updated version?

Hi, MrGee, Congratulations on your wls. I believe the day will come when you will feel the same way. I'm sure glad you found us. Somebody needs to be on your side, and we are! Someone must listen to you. It is dangerous to allow this to continue. Tom mentioned dehydration, a real worry...

Hi, Julie, You're right. You won't be able to eat sufficient fiber for some time to come. Supplementation is the appropriate solution to add some fiber to your diet. Some bariatric surgeons and their nutritionists regularly prescribe a fiber supplement for their post-op patients. Citrucel or a...

. I don't care what anybody says, words can hurt. They can hurt deeply and continue hurting long after they've been said. These are some things I hope never to hear again, after wls. Soooeeeee! Here, Pig! Pig! Pig! MMMoooooo. Fatty, fatty, two by four, Fell right through the kitchen floor...

. Outstanding! And sooo great to hear. You are an inspiration, Angie. Continued success to you.

You can use either of these for the itching. Just don't put either of them directly on your incisions. 1. Make a paste of baking soda and water. Put it anywhere you itch, except your incisions. or 2. Put enough warm/hot water on a regular tea bag to moisten it to the point it isn't quite...

I know your ER experience was only yesterday but blood in the stool is never a good thing. You could make a quick phone call to someone from yesterday's treatment just to verify that this is an okay and expected possibility. It's only a phone call (or two), Mergatroid. Please don't wait...

. Holy cow! Sometimes it seems like they fix one thing, only to break another. I'm glad you got it figured out and won't ever have to worry about that particular one again. As to the go, go, go girl . . . she'll be back. She's healing and resting just now, thank you very much! Be gentle and...

This is precisely why some surgeons prescribe a fiber supplement post-op. If you can't eat your fiber, you need to get it -- or some other assistance -- somewhere. My son takes a pill. I think I might prefer a chewable.

Welcome, Dominique, I'm glad the Designer Whey unflavored is working for you. Have you tried the Syntrax Nectar line? They are fruit flavored. The flavors are so good you can eat them right out of the tub, if you're so inclined. Sounds weird, I know. And I wouldn't suggest trying that with...

. Time 4 me, What did you find out about your hives? All better now? Did you have to make some changes?

. Congratulations, Sandie! It's onward and upward for you!!!

There's no need to be mean to yourself! Find something you like. Being mean to yourself, forcing yourself to "suck it up" and "choke down the shakes" is not necessary. That behavior will come back to haunt you. Would you treat a child in that fashion? I hope not. Do you deserve any less than...

Thanks, Reasad. And what size bite do you pick up with that "plastic tiny" fork?

Have you tried adding the Unjury unflavored to sugar-free Jello? Or to Crystal Light, as some others do? How about the DaVinci or Torani flavored syrups? Unfortunately, you aren't going to be able to eat enough to supply your body with sufficient protein for a long time. You must find a...

. Okay, feastorfamine has checked in with 1/4 teaspoon for a post-op bite size. I figure the "pinky fingernail" is a bit less than 1/8 teaspoon. Who else has a specific "bite" size to report?

. How big is "small"? Everybody I have talked to, everything I have read, is very unspecific. What is said is simply, small, not big, smaller than your pre-op bite, smaller than usual. But what does any of that mean? I was reading one bariatric surgeon's (new to me) website a few days ago...