When does the constipation stop?

[Olivia23 68]

I used to be a regular once a day gal and before my surgery in June I used to read about people having issues with Constipation. I didn't think that would happen to me but boy was I wrong. I now cannot go anymore unless I take milk of magnesia yuck! I've tried stool softeners which used to work if I ever had any issues but doesn't work anymore. They just seem to give me gas now lol. When does the constipation stop?

[MeDave 1]

For me it has just started improving when I got cleared to move to soft Proteins (including beans(lentil soup)) and my Fiber intake went from 0 to over 30 a day ( I ramped up gradually). I'm still so "traumatized" from the Experiences of Constipation during the first two weeks ( stool softeners weren't working) that I'm still afraid to go, but each time gets a bit easier.

If you can't move on to beans/food based Fiber yet in your program, I'd recommend adding Miralax, or the cvs brand purelax. The draw moisture into the tract and make things softer.

[Pinky Green 260]

I'm 11 months out and still have Constipation that I never had when I was heavier, but I'm still glad I lost the weight.

[Michellemo 161]

I had Constipation at about month 9 and it lasted about a month and a half. I was miserable. I think drinking more Water really helped.

[notime 340]

From my experience, you can say goodbye to once a day movements. Every two to three days is my new norm.

[suejersey 263]

I am 10 months and would say I am still constipated to a degree, although I am going a little more often now without "aids" than I was before. I was using Miralax and it is very gentle and can be used every day if need be. Now I use a stool softener but not every day. I only have a BM about 2 times per week (if I am lucky - if not then I take the stool softener)