Constipation Help after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
                     Constipation Help after 
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
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. 
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
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.
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.
Take A Walk
Regular walking encourages the 
movement of your insides and kick-
starting the digestion process after a 
meal.
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.
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