Ex Lax, Miralax, Beneful, Metamucil, Senesomething, Activia, or what?

[Luvin_Life125 558]

I have been on very high doses of multiple narcotics for over 4 years and Constipation has been a long time friend. I am really concerned about what post op will be like. I have found three things that make a huge difference and it took 3 years of trial and error, but I promise these work the best out of everything I have tried. I love Smooth Move tea, prune juice, and or dries prunes. I have a collection of every OTC & most of the prescription products available and it turns out the simple things work the best. Good luck everyone!

[Corridor72 518]

Just an update...I went out and bought some prunes after reading this thread the other day. I've been eating about 3 of them a day and I already seem to be much more regular AND I'm not having to take any stool softeners or laxatives! WIN!!!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

4oz of Sunsweet Prune juice Lite has made a difference for me.

[amylynns 802]

I had the same problem after I had the lapband, back in 2008. (I had the band removed in Dec. 2013)

I don't know how you do swallowing capsules, but I swear by this stuff I was recommended to try by a nutritionist. If you search for it on Amazon, search for Aerobic Mag 07. It's basically a big dose of magnesium. I had to take 5-6 capsules at the beginning to get things moving, for about 2 days. Now I take 4 capsules each night. I have a BM every single day now.

TMI warning.... It basically turns your bowels to liquid, but it's NOT diarrhea. There's no cramping, or pain. when you feel the need to go, you just go--and it's done!

I usually got 2-3 times a day now. I used to go, maybe every 4-5 days and it was hard and painful.

I'm scheduled for gastric bypass on Oct. 20th and I am concerned about not being able to take the capsules. But I've heard I might not need to either.

[kyrickchick64 468]

I had the same problem after I had the lapband, back in 2008. (I had the band removed in Dec. 2013)

I don't know how you do swallowing capsules, but I swear by this stuff I was recommended to try by a nutritionist. If you search for it on Amazon, search for Aerobic Mag 07. It's basically a big dose of magnesium. I had to take 5-6 capsules at the beginning to get things moving, for about 2 days. Now I take 4 capsules each night. I have a BM every single day now.

TMI warning.... It basically turns your bowels to liquid, but it's NOT diarrhea. There's no cramping, or pain. when you feel the need to go, you just go--and it's done!

I usually got 2-3 times a day now. I used to go, maybe every 4-5 days and it was hard and painful.

I'm scheduled for gastric bypass on Oct. 20th and I am concerned about not being able to take the capsules. But I've heard I might not need to either.

Well if my brother in law is any indicator after he had his bypass all he had to do to go was eat something sweet and it was off to the races (quite literally)

Ya gotta love this group you can talk about everything and not feel embarrassed.

[Alicia Fogel 5]

I have an awesome bran muffin recipe that works wonders in keeping my system moving without over doing the carb intake. I'm a year out and have tried ALOT of different options. For me, chemicals are not a solution. I'm happy to post the Bran Muffin recipe if anyone would like it:)

[bellabill 253]

How does prune juice really taste? I have never tasted it!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Prune juice is sweet and a little like overripe fruit. I like it in small doses which fortunately is all I need.

[rsumbler 3]

It's nasty to me. I bought some recently to try after reading these posts. However, I can tolerate it for those great results!

[angelicHG7 118]

I have an awesome bran muffin recipe that works wonders in keeping my system moving without over doing the carb intake. I'm a year out and have tried ALOT of different options. For me, chemicals are not a solution. I'm happy to post the Bran Muffin recipe if anyone would like it:)

I would love to check it out. Thanks for the offer.

[Yasman 195]

I have an awesome bran muffin recipe that works wonders in keeping my system moving without over doing the carb intake. I'm a year out and have tried ALOT of different options. For me, chemicals are not a solution. I'm happy to post the Bran Muffin recipe if anyone would like it:)

I second that request for your recipe. I can definitely do bran muffins.

[mamie60 104]

Alice Fogel could you post your recipe for bran muffins on this thread or email me duffydionne@comcast.net please?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

It's nasty to me. I bought some recently to try after reading these posts. However, I can tolerate it for those great results!

Try a Moroccan recipe for stewing chicken and prunes together. It is delicious!

[Alicia Fogel 5]

LOW FAT BRAN MUFFIN RECIPE

Only 80 calories each!

1 cup flour...I use 1/2 flour & 1/2 almond flour or ground almonds

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups bran Cereal

1 1/4 1% milk

1 egg

1/2 cup applesauce

You can add banana, berries, mini chocolate chips...

Bake at 400° for 22 minutes

ENJOY!!

[rsumbler 3]

This sounds great!!!