Constipation Is No Joke

[Lucy0628 0]

So today is my 2 month post op and I ahve been constipated for 7 days and yes I understand it's common but geez it's sucks! I read some post early and decide to join the advised posted was vry helpful lot's of feed back on how to handle the issue!

[thesmilos 144]

This issue is my only regret. My doctor recommended Miralax, but I wish I could drink a big glass of Metamucil...that would do the trick, but it wouldn't fit in my sleeve. Hope you're feeling better soon.

[Guest deleted_user]

Have you tried prune juice? Unlike other methods, it's natural and effective... I also read a post on here by someone who adds MiraLAX to her Premier Protein shake every morning (which is her Breakfast pretty much) and that works for her. Hope this helps.

[elindoll88 92]

My program recommends Benefiber or the store brand equivalent.

[Lucy0628 0]

Thank you all for being my sounding board feeling better this morning and 2 pounds less! lol I did find and over the counter chewable Fiber supplement which is also sugar free! It's Walmart equate brand and it's compared to Fiber Choice. It's taken a few days to work but I feel so much better now!

I did think about adding benifiber to my Protein shakes but it alters the taste and it's a lot to drink so these chewable fiber supplements I think are my ticket to staying regular plus walking my daily two miles around the park! lol

Cheer's

[4ALongerLife 329]

Lucy, try Miralax in your shakes. It has no taste. I'm going to have to find those chewable fiber supplements.....

[sassypants 674]

Drink some prune juice every day or every other day you don’t always go but it sure helps keep things moving!

[NCsleever63 53]

Ok, I have a question. I am one week post op....I have not "gone" since before the surgery, is this normal? should I be worried? I mean I know nothing is going in so I guess there is nothing to come out. Just wondering.

[elindoll88 92]

Ok' date=' I have a question. I am one week post op....I have not "gone" since before the surgery, is this normal? should I be worried? I mean I know nothing is going in so I guess there is nothing to come out. Just wondering.[/quote']

I think it is pretty normal. I was told not to expect anything for 5-6 days. Keep drinking Water and try for a brisk 20 minute walk every day to get things moving.

[Lucy0628 0]

Um well if there just Clear liquids, Jello and whey Protein shakes going into your system you should have some movement; however, your body is in shock and in healing mood so yes, it's normal.

However, I did take laxitive after surgey per my Doc instructions to avoid strain and to much backage becuase your still consuming 60 grams of Protein a day in liquid form.

So I would go with how you feel I was really in pain and maybe my issue or more individual than as a general role becuase prior to surgery I was irregular.

Hope this helps!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I tried most, if not all of what has been previously mentioned. NOTHING helped, not really......for some reason I realized I needed insoluable (sp?) fiber.....the absolute best thing I've found is Whole Wheat Shredded Wheat. I eat it dry as a snack, 1/2 cup once a day, if I need or want another snack, a nice crunchy one, I'll eat another half cup. It's changed my life!!! Once in a while I'll eat it as a Cereal, but with milk I can only eat a fourth cup. Good luck, I hope this helps!!

[clk 3,519]

Miralax in the beginning...and oatmeal every few days now that I eat like a normal person.

~Cheri

[Rootman 1,101]

I've fought it all my adult life, just got worse post-op. Mirilax works for me too, although I started using Chia seeds, 2 teaspoons at lunch in a SF pudding and 2 teaspoons at supper with a yogurt. It's been wonderful.

[susanfaye 162]

Milk of magnesia works really well for me and I never have had cramping with it.