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When does it end? I've taken two laxatives this morning one enema and it hasn't helped! Not to mention I take a stool softener everyday along with Fiber pills. It's making me feel so weak and run down. I'm scared I'm gonna have to deal with this the rest if my life

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How far out are you? It definitely gets better. You can always give your surgeon a call and see what they recommend.

HW 229, SW 214, CW 160 RNY 3/14/13

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I'm having problems with Constipation also, I take milk of magnesia twice a week to keep things moving.

I'm 14 weeks, as of thursday.

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Taking a probiotic once a day has helped me! There are articles on the web that support taking a probiotic for gastric bypass patients. There are even studies showing its help with Vitamin b absorption... As with anything tho check with your doc!!

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I have occasional problems but I keep stuff on hand. I take some Miralax every few days, and I keep suppositories on hand just in case.

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