female only Always Constipated/never Poop!

[Carolinacrumb 8]

Hey ladies,

Sorry to be gross, but is anyone else having issues with constipation/only pooping once every few days?! I have been taking benefiber every day as well as taking stool softeners, but nothing seems to help. I was banded 3/27/12. And when I do poop, it is horrible/painful. Advice? Similar experiences?

[Blank 3]

• You are not alone!!!! My doctor said that i should expect a movement every three of four days. From going at least once a day to this is tough getting used to. I have bacome friends with dulcolax. Not a good solution.
  

[Ilovemyguidedog 0]

I have colon nerve damage and I can not go without merlax . My doctor told me never to use Fiber as it will swell make going impossible .

[Kate rules 43]

I've started having this issue as well. I'm trying to cut back on red meat and increase intake of fiber rich food. It is uncomfortable especially by day 3 when intestines start to move mass. I just started chewable benefiber as well because it is unpleasant. Never had this problem before but beats being overweight.

[honk 780]

I use unflavored benefiber in my Breakfast yogurt and Gummy vitafusion gummys in the morning and at night. I go everyday.

[Humming Bird 275]

Here's another vote for Vitafusion brand Fiber gummies! They saved me from this issue and I've been taking them for over 2 years now. All it takes for me is one gummie every morning. They taste great, chew well, do not swell, and work great!

I get them at Target.

[Carolinacrumb 8]

Thanks Hummingbird... I will try the fiber gummies!

[tiffanie1984 7]

Hi I was banded just before you 2/9/12. I was living off the clear and free benefiber that you can add to pretty much anything and not have a taste. I am regular now sometimes a couple times a day ( I went after every meal pre Lapband ) so it was hard to have to struggle. I really believe it was all the Protein Shakes and really I was lost until recently on food choices. This group and speaking to the nurses and doctors at fills have helped me feel better each day. Best of luck

[Kiskis 56]

For lapbanders it is normal to only poop every 2-3 days with the higher Protein diet. I am lucky to be daily. Also stool sofeners work and can be taken at bedtime. Apple sauce can helpntoo. Good luck!

[LadyMaggie 145]

I was banded on 04-09-2012 and Constipation has been my only complaint (it is chronic and painful); At first, I tried Docusate Sodium Stool Softener, 100mg; took 1 first night; 3 days later took 2; had to end up using Fleet Enema and it seemed to "reset" my body; So, far everything is MUCH better.

[ErinMarie 186]

Water! Drink as much as you can handle!

I suck at it honestly, and I am consitpated to prove it! When I do drink 50-70 oz of Water everyday, it really helps!

[Kate rules 43]

My efforts have paid off. I have majorly cut intake of red meat and proof is in the sewer. Thank goodness. Not sure how long I could deal with the uncomfortable nature of this issue.

[Carolinacrumb 8]

I started eating applesauce everyday and this has helped IMMENSELY.. now I poop usually once a day or every other day which is WAY better than once every 3 LOL

[elcee 3,341]

Give up the high Protein low carb diet and go back to a more normal diet and you will probably find the issue resolves.

[Ric 89]

This is an interesting Post as I have that problem! I few week ago I started taking softners because of anal fissure, It took several days to heal. Way gross!