Emily3113 7 Posted November 4, 2012 I have been a little constipated lately, is that normal? I will hit my 4 week mark in a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donna12 742 Posted November 4, 2012 Oh Emily just let me tell you, yes it is!!! I was diagnosed with IBS 4 yrs ago with constant diarrhea everyday and had to take medicine to stop it, now I'm off the medicine...I stay constipated. We are not eating as much in quantity and we are not eating high fatty foods anymore. Stay hydrated that helps, eat plenty of veggies and be sure to get your Protein in too and I take a laxative/stool softener. Good luck, welcome to band land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted November 4, 2012 Ugh unfortunately, yes, it's very common. I don't even go every day anymore. I'm lucky if I go every 2-3 days. A Fiber supplement can help but you have to really take it daily religiously. A stool softner can also help. I prefer them over a laxative because they're more gentle and don't cause all the cramping. Drink LOTS of Water and try to get in more veggies. Hang in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted November 4, 2012 I had lots of trouble until after I fulfilled all the Stages. When I started eating normal, which I eat a salad every other day amd I do take fiber supplements(chewables) each day. I've had very little problem. Please keep your Water intake each day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose1966 396 Posted November 4, 2012 Yes it sure is.........my clinic warned me and even called me 2 days post op to remind me to take something to help get things moving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
