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Ok. This is a little embarrSsing to ask but we' re all going thru the same thing and we are here to help eachother.

One issue that I have had trouble with since day 1 is CONSTIPATION! I hate it. I understand that its not like before obviously, because we are not intaking as much, but its all bad for me. After a few days I feel super bloated. Has anyone experienced the same issue? If so what has helped you?

Sweet

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My Bariatric nurse suggested fleet enema since most already struggle to get all if their fluids in without adding another. I take a stool softener every other day. I've only had to use the enema once but it gave me substantial relief! :)

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Sweet I had the same problem I used milk of magnesia but my dr suggested doing a Fiber supplement she said because we can become dependent on the laxative and it will make our job of going harder! I personally make sure that I have at least a couple grams of fiber per day and that has helped a lot also I'm kinda lactose intolerant so I try to eat a yogurt every other day!

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Sweet I had the same problem I used milk of magnesia but my dr suggested doing a Fiber supplement she said because we can become dependent on the laxative and it will make our job of going harder! I personally make sure that I have at least a couple grams of fiber per day and that has helped a lot also I'm kinda lactose intolerant so I try to eat a yogurt every other day!

Well a stool softener isn't exactly a laxative...it just makes it easier to go! Lol! They haven't reintroduced fiber in my diet yet....

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