Is Constipation Normal For Newly Banded?

[Emily3113 7]

I have been a little constipated lately, is that normal? I will hit my 4 week mark in a few days.

[donna12 742]

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.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

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!

[Rojasanoll 920]

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.

[wildrose1966 396]

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.