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Constipation Help after Gastric Sleeve Surgery

After undergoing a sleeve gastrectomy on long island, your bowel movements will be affected which leads to constipation. Here's a PPT to help you relieve constipation after Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Click to learn!<br>https://www.claritysurgicalny.com/laparoscopic-sleeve-gastrectomy<br>

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Constipation Help after Gastric Sleeve Surgery

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  1. Constipation Help after Gastric Sleeve Surgery

  2. Constipation after Gastric Sleeve Surgery After sleeve gastrectomy on long island, your bowel movements will be affected which leads to constipation. Constipation is when you experience irregular bowel movements or pass hard stool or have difficulty passing stool.

  3. Causes of Constipation After Gastric Sleeve Surgery • Anaesthesia medication used during the surgery • Pain medication used post-surgery • Lack of physical activity • Weak abdominal muscles • Lack of dietary fiber • Frequent use of laxatives or enemas • Disregarding the urge to go • Medical conditions

  4. How To Relieve Constipation Water Intake Post-surgery, it might not be easy to take as much water as you would like, just increase the quantities gradually until you get to 64 ounces per day.

  5. Diet Incorporate vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, and leafy greens which are not only full in fiber and important nutrients; they also have high water content.

  6. Take A Walk Regular walking encourages the movement of your insides and kick-starting the digestion process after a meal.

  7. Medication Taking vitamins and mineral supplements should only be taken as prescribed by your doctor. This is because iron impacts bowel movements and your doctor will recommend the best options. Click here, for more information!

  8. Contact Us Today! 33 Walt Whitman Rd., Suite 300B, Huntington Station, NY (516) 400-4900 ClaritySurgicalNY.com

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