• Remember to eat slowly. • Keep a food diary to review with your dietitian. This will help you identify any food or behaviors that may be contributing to bloating. Constipation Constipation is most common during the first few months after surgery. It is the result of a reduced intake of food and fiber, as well as insufficient fluids. The following tips can help: • Drink at least 64 oz. of water and non-carbonated, non- caffeinated, sugar-free beverages every day • Increase physical activity • Try over the counter stool softeners • Eat high fiber foods if your diet phase allows them. (Please refer to the list on page 35.) Diarrhea Some patients experience diarrhea during the first few weeks after surgery. This is normal and should resolve within 1–3 weeks. Diarrhea is not a normal long-term side effect of weight-loss surgery. If you continue to experience it, contact your surgeon. • Here are some tips to help you avoid or reduce the incidence of diarrhea: • Do not eat and drink at the same time. • Eat slowly and chew each bite at least 50 times.
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