Constipated What Do You Take

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I took Senokot (stool softener)' date=' after 1 week out, with as much Water as I could tolerate (which wasn't much post op). Doctor approved me taking it. I still find the need to take it every so often, even though I am 9 months out

I am interested in this Chia Seed plan. Could someone please elaborate more about them (what they are & what they do) and also let me know where I can purchase them. Many thanks![/quote']

Chia seeds are seeds from the chia plant. Same seeds you get with a chia pet. They absorb and retain Water.

The idea is that they hold enough water to soften your poo.

You can get them at almost any health food store & most higher end grocers.

[Frza 194]

OTR, do you think chia seeds are safe for a new (4 weeks out) sleeve? I am visualizing tiny seeds getting caught in my staple line and expanding...

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

OTR' date=' do you think chia seeds are safe for a new (4 weeks out) sleeve? I am visualizing tiny seeds getting caught in my staple line and expanding...[/quote']

If you soaked them before eating I would say yes. They swell & soften considerably. But I'd wait a couple more weeks before doing it like BtB does.

[Ljp 157]

I take colace daily' date=' but I am getting ready to start chia seeds.[/quote']

How far out are you? Im wanting to do Chia seeds but waiting for right time.

Colace did nothing for me but using a generic stool softner works but I usually hv to take 3 at night & 3 mid morning to get them to wrk but everyone is diff.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

How far out are you? Im wanting to do Chia seeds but waiting for right time.

Colace did nothing for me but using a generic stool softner works but I usually hv to take 3 at night & 3 mid morning to get them to wrk but everyone is diff.

I'm 4 months yesterday. But as long as you are on full foods the chia seeds are fine.

[Ljp 157]

I'm 4 months yesterday. But as long as you are on full foods the chia seeds are fine.

Thank you! The softners make ne nauseated but i take them cause i hv too.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I am going to go and get some chia seeds tomorrow. I have been putting ground flax seeds in my shakes for the past 5 years. They are supposed to be really good for you.

Guess my morning shakes will now have flax and chia seeds!

[ashleyxx 277]

Hmm I think I'll have to try some too, do they have a strong taste?

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[Butterthebean 8,146]

Hmm I think I'll have to try some too' date=' do they have a strong taste?

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They have no taste at all.

[notmeanymore 629]

Thank you! The softners make ne nauseated but i take them cause i hv too.

They make me nauseous too. Im 3 weeks out and had to take them a few days ago and thought I might have the flu because I havent been nauseous at all except the day of surgery. But then all of a sudden I had to 'go'! And go I went. Unfortunately Im going to have to try it again.