Miters36 0 Posted May 10, 2011 So I have a question. I have been having ALOT of trouble with Constipation, I'm drinking the Water, moving around, yadda,yadda,yadda. What I reallly want to know is, Can being "backed up" cause my weight stalls? I find that I don't "go" for 4-5 days and by then I have to use a laxative and finally do go(sometimes on minutely!). And when I go a decent amount, I start losing pounds again. Sorry, totally TMI, but I need help!! Thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cludgie 81 Posted May 10, 2011 I'm convinced that if what goes in does not come out it must affect your weight. I'm prone to Constipation too but don't like laxatives, so i have benefibre which is a tasteless odourless fibre supplement which you can add to literally any drink (I have a couple of spoonfulls in my coffee 2-3 times a day) and its just enough to keep the wheels in motion so to speak. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEXAS DIVA 10 Posted May 10, 2011 I am extremely by bothered Constipation. In six weeks since surgery, i have only gone on average 1 time per week. So surely, this affects my weight loss. I think im not putting in enough to have anything come out. I have increased my Water, taking more walks and I will certainly pick up some of that benefiber. Oh and I have lost my addiction to STRING cheese. Im sure that wasnt helping my situation. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miters36 0 Posted May 10, 2011 Thank you for the suggestions so far. I am buying some benefiber TODAY! I am so DONE with this Constipation. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rev Me Up! 75 Posted May 10, 2011 I added an oatmeal/flax hot Cereal to my regimen every day and I am regular as can be. Yes, it has carbs, but lots of Fiber. Good luck- Lara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted May 10, 2011 Yep, if I ain't goin' I ain't losin'. Poo weighs a lot. I use Fiber chews (which I am going to switch to benefiber once I run out) and I also use Dieter's Tea. It has a natural effect called Senna. It works! You don't wanna abuse this stuff. Speaking of oatmeal, Quaker makes a Hi Fiber type and it works wonderfully. I love the stuff and it will hold me 6 hours!! It's very satisfying. Lots here also suggest Miralax - though I haven't tried it myself. It might be worth the try. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunny123 5 Posted May 10, 2011 Yep! I believe that is true! I use stool softeners and miralax! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weightbgone 9 Posted May 10, 2011 I am having the same problem I barley every have to do the #2!!! I was thinking about getting more fiber or a pill to help me go because I am not regular at all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coops 1,790 Posted May 10, 2011 I'm convinced that if what goes in does not come out it must affect your weight. I'm prone to Constipation too but don't like laxatives, so i have benefibre which is a tasteless odourless fibre supplement which you can add to literally any drink (I have a couple of spoonfulls in my coffee 2-3 times a day) and its just enough to keep the wheels in motion so to speak. Good luck! OMG... this has been a pain in my butt - pun intended - ALL my adult life. I started to use flax seeds but they don't work so good now... where do you get the benefibre from Cludgie, cos it sound good to me... my wheels need oiling big time. I'm lucky if I do a number 2 twice a week!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don 5 Posted May 11, 2011 I never had this problem before. In fact, it has almost always been the opposite due to IBS. The first 2 weeks IBS continued, but when I added the Iron supplement and the different diet, I am now having issues with the Constipation.< /span> Miralax is quite gentle. In fact when my wife had a colonoscopy recently, they had a new method to prep her (no gallon jug of half Lytely or those little pills that can tear you up). She had a 64 ounce jug of G2 and mixed it with a fairly big dose of Miralax. I am going to go take some now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feedyoureye 3,087 Posted May 11, 2011 The benifiber did not work well for me, the good old thick psylium seek husk type works best for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ybnormal 21 Posted May 11, 2011 please be very careful with laxatives because the body can become addicted to them and in the end (HA! sorry lol) make the issue worse. Apparently miralax is the one of choice. Iron is also constipating but if you need it, you need it...no way around that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feedyoureye 3,087 Posted May 11, 2011 please be very careful with laxatives because the body can become addicted to them and in the end (HA! sorry lol) make the issue worse. Apparently miralax is the one of choice. Iron is also constipating but if you need it, you need it...no way around that one. So is vit D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ybnormal 21 Posted May 11, 2011 Good to know, I didn't know that about the D. Thanks! Renee` Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disney 20 Posted May 11, 2011 Miralax is a laxative, too. Hey, I'm lactose intolerant, so when I need to go, all I have to do is drink some milk. Presto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
