Constipation @ 5 months after

[Pam Peltz 56]

I had never had this problem before and now I get it about every 3-4 weeks. Is there something I can take daily to prevent it? Miralax and MoM say not to use for longer than a week. HELP!!

[cathym6777 4]

Yes ever since I had the surgery not been regular go one a week! I hope this gets better! Good luck to you.

[pookybear 284]

I use Miralax. I don't use it every day, just maybe once or twice a week or if I feel I need it.

[BKR 13]

Had the same problem. Nutritionist just told me to put an ounce or two of All Bran Buds (found at Walmart) in my Greek yogart daily. Also to eat 3 dried prunes a day. Will see if that works??

[WOW101 54]

I use Miralax every day to every other. Works wonders. My doc said it was fine but you may want to check with your doc.

[Dawnolson 85]

I use Miralax every other day as well. I put it in my Water. Works great otherwise I'm stopped up all the time.

[terry1118 1,274]

Had the same problem. Nutritionist just told me to put an ounce or two of All Bran Buds (found at Walmart) in my Greek yogart daily. Also to eat 3 dried prunes a day. Will see if that works??

Dried prunes? Are they too high in sugar?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I do 2-4 colace a day then 2-3 times a week end up taking miralax

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 202.4

[ElleG 394]

I chew a few Fiber choice daily to keep things moving. When in doubt talk with your doc. Best Wishes

[BKR 13]

Dried prunes? Are they too high in sugar?

Huh..I just read the box. It said 15 g sugars for 4 prunes. I don't eat them all at once. I spread them out throughout the day...but that is high

[WildGrits 101]

How bout something a little more natural. Libbys pure pumpkin is a great source of Fiber with minimal calories.

A serving is half a cup with 5grams of fiber and 2grams if Protein for 40calories. It also has niacin and is a good source of Vitamins.

Not to be mistaken for canned pie filling.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

How bout something a little more natural. Libbys pure pumpkin is a great source of fiber with minimal calories.

A serving is half a cup with 5grams of fiber and 2grams if Protein for 40calories. It also has niacin and is a good source of Vitamins.

Not to be mistaken for canned pie filling.

What do you do to make it palatable? Pure pumpkin doesn't taste that fab....

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 202.4

[WildGrits 101]

Now mind u I'm still pre-op. But in the past I would use the pumpkin with cinnamon and sugar substitute. I would start with just a quarter cup once a day. It takes a few days but had success with it.