Constipation

[ggolfgil3 0]

Hello , new to the forum , I had a VSG Two weeks a ago and have lost 22 lbs since the day of the surgery, What i am struggling with is constepation , any sugestions on what to take? Thanks

[Indymom 132]

Ask your doctor or nutritionist if you can take Miralax or something similar. It's flavorless and you'd be able to mix with Water or gatorade daily with no problem.

[ChooseToChange 19]

OK so I'm sure this will be tmi but I had the same problem and when I needed to go it was expressly hard in more ways than 1. I went to whole foods and talked to a staff member, she suggested flax seed oil. I have only been using it for four days and OMG what a difference. It's tasteless and u just squeeze a little into your Protein Shakes or other beverage.

[Sunny702 2]

I had my sugery 8/17 and still haven't "moved" yet. I've been putting Benefiber in my drinks and I've been drinking a little Prune juice ... that stuff makes me want to blow chunks so it's been difficult to get down. I'm only concerned because my guy keeps asking me did I go yet. I don't have any pains or any feelings that I need to go or anything. After reading up on Constipation I'd say I probably have been constipated all my life. I never was an everyday "mover" I would probably only have one 2-3 times per week ... if that.

[chef neil 25]

+1 for the WF team member that helped you

I have been eating prunes, taking benefibre, a stool softener, and adding ground flax seed to my morning shakes...

I tried MOM. and besides yukkie... no affect... I then started the once a day miralax-

thanks to a suggestion here... AND wow- I am regular.. Thank You! somebody also mentioned apple cider vinegar for the 'roids... another TY!

I also discovered something new- why do I always get sick at dinner- and mostly when we go out to eat?

Water... the only time I drink (sips) during dinner is at a restaurant, and that is when I got sick.

besides staying away from bread, and deep fried foods, as well as junkfoods... I stopped getting Water at dinner-

twice I ate out and no probs... still hold to a very small portion, like 1 egg and 1/2 piece of toast or 1 taco.

hope this helps somebody...

[FoxyBeeGee 0]

I had my surgery on 8/23/11 and I still haven't had a bowel movement. I KNOW I have struggled with Constipation my whole life, so I'm not surprised that I haven't "gone". My first post op appt is tomorrow, so I am waiting to see what the Dr. says I can take for it. Colace was my choice before, but I am afraid to try and swallow the pills. I am so happy and relieved to have found this website.

I had my sugery 8/17 and still haven't "moved" yet. I've been putting Benefiber in my drinks and I've been drinking a little Prune juice ... that stuff makes me want to blow chunks so it's been difficult to get down. I'm only concerned because my guy keeps asking me did I go yet. I don't have any pains or any feelings that I need to go or anything. After reading up on constipation I'd say I probably have been constipated all my life. I never was an everyday "mover" I would probably only have one 2-3 times per week ... if that.

[Vsg4lyn2011 0]

MIRALAX--- as the name suggests "Miracle Laxative"--- I had surgery on 8-10-11 and didn't "go" for almost 2 weeks! I was a regular "mover" before surgery, but all this Protein and no veggies or fruit are messing with my system. I was putting Benefiber in everything, but it didn't work. So at my 2 week post-op appt. I talked to my dr. and he said try Miralax. I take one serving every night before bed and now I go daily.... not a lot, but then I don't eat much.

[Sunny702 2]

I was thinking of going to the health food store and grab some flax seed oil. Maybe that will work for me. If I don't go by Wed which will be my 2 week Surgeversary (can't believe I FINALLYget to type that ... totally have a huge grin right now lol) I'm going to go see my PCP.

Is Miralax good for your bowels? Is it something that you will always have to take?

[DoOver 17]

OK so I'm sure this will be tmi but I had the same problem and when I needed to go it was expressly hard in more ways than 1. I went to whole foods and talked to a staff member, she suggested flax seed oil. I have only been using it for four days and OMG what a difference. It's tasteless and u just squeeze a little into your Protein shakes or other beverage.

Can the flax seed oil be taken in pill form? I'd think it could, so wondering why you picked liquid.

[ChooseToChange 19]

The flax seed meal wasn't doing anything for me in 3 weeks along with brother....the oil has been great!!

[Vsg4lyn2011 0]

I was thinking of going to the health food store and grab some flax seed oil. Maybe that will work for me. If I don't go by Wed which will be my 2 week Surgeversary (can't believe I FINALLYget to type that ... totally have a huge grin right now lol) I'm going to go see my PCP.

Is Miralax good for your bowels? Is it something that you will always have to take?

I hope I don't have to take it forever, just temporarily till I move to reg. foods. No it's not habit forming and stimulant free. Stop at drug store or go online and read about it...Miralax.com