Constipation

[ireallywannabthin 286]

I'm a little more than 3 weeks post op and eating soft foods. I do 1 Protein Shake (divided into 2 meals), 1 snack (yogurt or cottage cheese) and 1 meal a day. I've had grilled chicken and veggies and eggs for the main part and I'm still so extremely constipated. I've taken Ducolax and it has helped but are there any other tips?

[Lisa D 2]

colace,it may be your pain meds still wearing off, codien will plug you up,also Iron will plug you up. Hemaplex is a good Iron supplement won't plug you up. been there done that

[lekanto 50]

Since I've had the band, I have to be more careful about having too many dairy products. That was never really a problem before, but I think the sheer volume of food I ate kept everything moving.

[CBM7766 9]

Oh my goodness I am 3 weeks out and having the same problem. Well I was. Until yesterday when I got the stomach bug. Ugh! Totally the opposite problem now. Anyway, I am adding a stool softener daily (when I am feeling better) and eating Activia. Hoping that will keep me going. (Pun intended). Good luck!

[cheryl2586 3,053]

High Protein in its self causes Constipation. I would add a stool softener but if you can stomach it drink a large glass of warm prune juice. It should cause an explosive affect lol

[ireallywannabthin 286]

Good idea! Thank you!

[bandedally 12]

About 5 weeks since my surgery, I am having the same problem and am almost sure this is why I'm not losing much weight. I can feel the fullness in my lower belly and it's so uncomfortable. I took 2 dulcolax on Friday, which helped me drop 2 pounds this weekend. I need to figure out a long term plan. I am only "going" like once a week.

[Jackie W 68]

I am so miserable right now. I am waiting on the Dr to call back to tell me it is ok to take a stool softener.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

I take a half dose of Miralax every day, under docs orders to maintain normal bowel activity. Miralax is tasteless and dissolves in any liquid. I highly recommend it. The only thing that worked for me. I feel your pain!