Prune Juice - thoughts? TMI WARNING/Constipation

[MissErika 65]

Okay, a known side effect of WLS is Constipation - if you don't have it, you are lucky!!! I am on regular foods and I always eat my Protein first but I never am able to get down my fruits and vegetables. I take Fiber supplements but those don't help like they should. Once a week I drink half a cup of warm prune juice (which is half a serving on the label) to keep regular - and it helps within hours WITHOUT cramping. TMI - IT COMPLETELY CLEARS ME OUT LOL. I have taken stool softeners, which either don't work or they make me cramp. I also took M.O.M which left me crying with cramps (yet I couldn't go).

I get natural, no sugar added prune juice. Do you think that half a serving a week will kill my weight loss? It hasn't so far but I'm on week 5. I'm pretty sensitive to sugar and carbs which is why I'm asking. I'm also asking in-case any of you have any suggestions too. I feel guilty each time because it is beaten into my head that juice is the source of evil but wouldn't it be worth it to go every 7 days? Is there something better out there I should try?

[Iniysa 157]

Don't worry about TMI, I just asked a poop question! LOL

[MissErika 65]

Don't worry about TMI, I just asked a poop question! LOL

YEAH I JUST ANSWERED IT LOL XD

[Susie in Lima 320]

So sorry you are having Constipation issues. I haven't had any issues with Constipation until last month and it was horrible! I am so so sorry that you are! I would ask my nut if I were you and see if it is a problem. I think that it seems that the benefits outweigh the negatives that it may cause. But, thats just me!

Hope it all works out for you. Have a good day!

[Taels2013 33]

I can't imagine a little juice would hurt your WL. Having waste sitting in your body seems a lot more unhealthy. Have you tried a probiotic supplement? I use Good Belly from whole foods. Careful though! This stuff works, like really works. . I would do a half dose at first and gradually build up.