cshellzbynow 0 Posted January 12, 2013 Im 6months since surgery and I would like to know if there is something I ca b take or drink so that im not sitting on the toilet for an hour just to use the bathroom im either constipated or just takes forever milk of mag. is ok but of course you know how that works....I'm just wanting a nice even flow....help thus is embarrassing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dottednails 122 Posted January 12, 2013 I am in the same boat. Hopefully someone knowes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenneliza 257 Posted January 12, 2013 Are you getting veggies in? I find these do help, especially salads. Also good hydration and stool softeners (I take one every 2-3 days bc daily is too much) work for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmcgloon 127 Posted January 12, 2013 6 months out and you're still having issues "going?" This is kind of discouraging. I'm 3 weeks out and thought it would fix itself over time but apparently not. I don't want to live on laxatives... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBdoodle 483 Posted January 12, 2013 Im 9 months post op, I have/had issues too !! I had my gallbladder removed 10 wks after my RNY surgery. I would spend lots of time in the bathroom, it was awful, I would be at work and I would not eat Breakfast if I had a meeting or conference call because I knew I would be running to the bathroom. I went to my dr. and he said it could be the dairy (cottage cheese or yogurt) I was eating for breakfast.... I finally have stopped the running to the bathroom = yeah. I am not eating as much cottage cheese or yogurt and everything is OK now. I do have cottage cheese because I love it and it is high in Protein but I don't eat it every day and that seems to help. I think your body just has to adjust to the drastic change in eating habits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcotheran83 11 Posted January 18, 2013 I had this problem for awhile. My doctor told me to take 3 stool softners everyday and be sure to drink a lot of Water. Make sure you are eating vegetables and foods high in Fiber also. It may cause gas so have some gas x too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pooh6949 0 Posted January 20, 2013 I have found sugar free Metamucil is great! Stool softners were not as effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevemeup 41 Posted January 20, 2013 I am pre-surgery, but have that problem... I have found flax does wonders, but go easy with it or plan to stay in the bathroom for the opposite effect... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristy3k 1,133 Posted January 20, 2013 I drink a cup of Smooth Move tea every other day. Its a herbal tea and It helps me. You can get it at Walmart. With all the Vitamins we have to take I thought this was better then a pill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tink65 46 Posted January 24, 2013 Also add if it's ok w/ your Dr a Pro biotic it's good for your intestines and much easier on the Intestinal trac then Stool softeners!. Also it will take Months My Cuzn had it done 2 years ago and still has to take Laxatives!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwiladydee 402 Posted January 24, 2013 What about adding Fiber? I found a Protein bar that helps. What about prunes? Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites