Constipation

[Melissayw816 62]

I read that drinking a mixture of baking soda and Water is a good relief for Constipation, but will it rupture my new sleeve? it's suppose move thru the intestines and give relief but I'm not sure..I've used it for heartburn and know it will help! Any suggestions

Edited October 19, 2014 by Melissayw816

[alwaysvegas 702]

I'm not sure how baking soda can rupture a sleeve unless it's giving off alot of gas like when it's mixed with vinegar.

Why not try Miralax or Milk of Magnesia? Miralax is great because you can sprinkle it on your Breakfast or even put it in your coffee/tea.

[Melissayw816 62]

Miralax I have to find that, I just need some instant relief. Thanks

Edited October 19, 2014 by Melissayw816

[fatblasting 30]

Milk of Magnesia will give you relief. But going forward try to incorporate a few things:

A. Probiotic; Some people are against it, but my doctor was completely cool with it.

B. Trader Joes Very Green Capsules

C. Cod Liver Oil (softgels)

This regimen does miracles for me, because I was getting blocked up like every other day.

Edited October 20, 2014 by fatblasting

[Wendyfm 494]

After getting extremely constipated I started using Miralax and used it daily for a month a month a half. Now I eat prunes if I start to feel onstipated.

[vincereautmori 323]

Miralax I have to find that, I just need some instant relief. Thanks

I just got over a rather bad bout with it and was looking for fast relief, try fleet enemas. It still took about a day, I don't want to go through that again so I'll make sure to get more Fiber and mild laxative. Anyone who says this is the easy way out has no idea of the changes we have to adjust to.

[jhaymom 38]

I put the clear benefiber in my shakes everyday which helps when I don't get enough fiber in.

[fatblasting 30]

I just got over a rather bad bout with it and was looking for fast relief, try fleet enemas. It still took about a day, I don't want to go through that again so I'll make sure to get more fiber and mild laxative. Anyone who says this is the easy way out has no idea of the changes we have to adjust to.

@@vincereautmori most definitely not the easy way out. No pun intended!

Edited October 20, 2014 by fatblasting

[1Sleevecomingup 185]

It took me 10days

[jjinWA 511]

Be very careful with laxatives. They can cause dehydration, which is another really big problem for Bariatric patients. My dr. said to use a stool softener and NOT laxatives. Benefiber is my stool softener of choice and has worked well for me. One dose each morning in my Chrystal Lite keeps me on top of things! I suffered right out of the gate with Constipation and did not take heed quick enough. Serious constipation issues lead me to taking laxatives and having an ennema, which resulted in severe dehydration, and a fearful trip to the ER. I was dangerously dehydrated. Laxatives cause elimination of Water in our body faster then we can replenish it.

[vincereautmori 323]

Be very careful with laxatives. They can cause dehydration, which is another really big problem for Bariatric patients. My dr. said to use a stool softener and NOT laxatives. Benefiber is my stool softener of choice and has worked well for me. One dose each morning in my Chrystal Lite keeps me on top of things! I suffered right out of the gate with Constipation and did not take heed quick enough. Serious constipation issues lead me to taking laxatives and having an ennema, which resulted in severe dehydration, and a fearful trip to the ER. I was dangerously dehydrated. Laxatives cause elimination of Water in our body faster then we can replenish it.

Excellent advice, didn't even think of the dehydration problem. Hope you're doing better.

[sleeversue 93]

MIRALAX every day!!!

[BellaLuce4 261]

My doc prefers Miralax over milk of Mag. They said it works better and quicker. It worked for me!

Make sure you are super Hydrated too

[Melissayw816 62]

I brought some milk of magnesium and just one dose had me feeling so much relief but I also drunk some Constipation tea and took a senna pill...thanks for all your input but now to stay regular I need to incorporate some fiber in my diet!