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I am currently replacing at least one of my meals with Protein Shakes as I await my paperwork to be submitted to the insurance company. I have found over the past week that I have been having Constipation issues since beginning the Protein shakes. I drink at least 70 oz of H2O per day and exercise....is this normal?:lol:

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I did'nt really have that problem but some people do. I would buy some benefiber unflavored Fiber and add it to your Water, drinks etc. I am post op on and just moved to full liquids. I am less regular than normal but I think that's becuase I don't have anything solid going in. I have been adding fiber to my Soups and it is helping.

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Go get you some fiber gummies, taste like gummie bears (walgreens $11.99)and chew two each morning. You will go like clock work. i never start the day without mine.

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I had the same problem. I use benefiber unflavored also. I add it to my crystal light, plain Water & Protein Drinks. It should do the trick.

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