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Has anyone had this problem?

what did you do?

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I was told to drink Alpine tea, and use benefibre. Sure Alpine tea would be available but not sure what an equivalent of the other would be. Can't use any fibrous drinks to help.

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Thanks for the advice.

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I am always constipated I try to eat something high in sugar to make it go through me or I take a laxative or give it 4 days...I always seem to go every 4 days!

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Ok gross question. Has anyone had bloody stools within the week after surgery?

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Thank you.......

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Bloody stools lead to ulcers ....needs dr attention asap

I was told mirlax or a dose of milk of magnesium should help... I do use benifiber on a daily bases

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Thanks! Ended up back in the hospital last night. They think it's leftover from the surgery.

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I take stool softeners and if I get no relief from those I was informed by the Bariatric nurse to use fleet enema. Gross but relief within 5 mins. Bought some in bulk from costco. Actually for me Constipation is the worst part of this surgery. Which is a small thing. I'll take a lil constipation in exchange for weight loss everyday of the week! Lol :D

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I'm having a problem with Constipation too. I'm not used to this. Before surgery I used to go 2 to 3 times a day. Now sometimes I don't go at all. I'm going to try the Miralax because the stool softeners don't work.

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I'm having a problem with Constipation too. I'm not used to this. Before surgery I used to go 2 to 3 times a day. Now sometimes I don't go at all. I'm going to try the miralax because the stool softeners don't work.

The dr told me you can take up to 3 stool softeners. You know bcuz of the mal absorption and all

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I had my first loose watery bowel movement today. Its been 5 days after surgery.

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Best thing to do is always to call your bariatic center/surgeon to find out what they recommend. Each group is different but, in the end if you end up with an issue at least you followed their instructions so they know the next step to take. :)

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