Is Constipation A Problem For Anyone Else?

[FoxxieBrown 1]

I'm not using the restroom daily, I started soft food on Monday and have not used the restroom since Sunday. I have only been able to eat soft fruit and veggies, meat upsets my stomach. I am still not doing number two.

[dry_gulch_02 2]

I struggle with that. I started chewing the benefiber tablets every day. I upped it to 3 a day and it solved the problem. I read on here somewhere that 'probiotic pearls' help with digestive upsets, getting some shipped to me. And drink lots of water!

[dry_gulch_02 2]

Oops, not Benefiber, it is Fiber choice. Benefiber didn't help me at all...

[pen527 6]

Take a stool softener daily for a while, it'll help get you back on track. Also, if it's been since Sunday, I'd take one by tomorrow or Friday because it can be a nightmare if you go too long without going. Trust me!

[hopefloats 11]

I ate prunes daily for about 4-6 weeks....after that time I pretty much went back to my normal self.

[ducker2010 17]

I still suffer from this problem. First, don't wait too long or you'll need a laxative instead of a stool softner. I take Benefiber. I mix a tablespoon in my first shake in the morning and then in my Water at night. It seems to be helping.

[Amanda61082 28]

I have always had Constipation issues, and I try and keep tabs on how long I go. When I hit day 3, I try and take something gentle like a stool softener, but when I hit day 5, I have to take Milk of Magnesia, which works wonders! I would talk to your doctor if it continues and see what the recommend!

[tym4me 206]

Constipation. Nope. All i need to do is eat something or drink something with "real" sugar in it and i'm ALL set. sorry tmi

[Gracious 3]

I had the same problem and my doctor gave me liquid senna.... that got things back on track!!!! No I use the bathroom more frequently

[FoxxieBrown 1]

Thanks for all the great suggestions.

[NWgirl 574]

I also am having some issues and am just on pre-op diet. I am getting plenty of Protein and fiber per day, so I purchased the probiotic pearls last night and will see if those help. I also bought a little milk of magnesia because it is definitely not an enjoyable feeling!