constipation

[jgj 29]

I am four months out of surgery and am having a terrible time with Constipation. Any suggestion? Any one else having this problem? What can I take and what can't I take? Thanks

[KristenLee 60]

I just went to my bariatric doctor today and asked that question! They suggested taking a dolcolax every morning....or any other stool softner us prefer! Good luck!

[joatsaint 2,814]

I took Milk of Magnesia once, it did the trick. I just read a thread - http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/324173-smooth-move/ where pinkbunnies was recommending "Smooth Move" tea. I also recommend adding a small banana to your daily diet to stay regular - it's been working for me. :-)

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm vegetarian. I've been adding a bit of spinach to whatever I eat each day . I ate a salad a day before my surgery and drank plenty of Water. I never ate processed food. I was super regular. Going 2 -3 times a day or more. I was discharged on a 30 day supply of stool softeners. I've been going each day but it's not as robust as it once was. I figure part of it is I'm eating so much less. Once I started adding back in my leafy greens, my once a day felt more robust.

[Miaoreo 134]

Bannanas are Sugar bombs! Not to mention that I would have a hard time eating a whole one! Much better to use benefiber or one of the other powdered Fiber products in a shake and not add that sugar and carbs.

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[pinkbunies 359]

Get some Smooth Move tea from your grocery store. brew it and drink it. you'll have clear results in 4 to 8 hours.

[Luvin_Life125 558]

I will also say Smooth Move tea works wonders ! Make sure you let the tea bag steep for 10-15 minutes before you take it out of the Water and it works like a charm. I have been on heavy duty narcotics for a few years so I am a bit too familiar with Constipation. Smooth move tea works every time with no cramping, no side effects and you can buy it at Walgreens.

[Crystal88 85]

Eat prunes or drink prune juice. My mom doesn't have a very healthy diet and eats lots of bread products, so she gets constipated on a regular basis and loves to eat prunes. I prefer prune juice.

[S(he) be(lie)ve(d) 151]

I eat a 1/4 of a pear pretty much every day. It works like a charm!

[audefacere 45]

I tried smooth move...nothing. I've been taking 1 stool softener a day - nothing. Should I take 3 a day (which the instructions say it is ok to up to 3 a day)?

[alwaysvegas 702]

I take a couple tablespoons of raw psyllium husk Fiber a day. I just gulp the fiber with a liquid. The taste/texture is not for everyone (think unsweetened/unflavored Metamucil), but raw psyllium husk is MUCH cheaper and goes down easily.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I would try 2 and see if that works first. Maybe try a small amount of prune juice like 1 ounce as well.

[teb 5]

I've suffering from Constipation too. I thought I found the cure when I started taking Yacult probiotic and eating an Activia yogurt every day, but it's been two days and nothing. I just got some Smooth Move tea and I will try it day. Being constipated make me very tired.

[dgreene 0]

Miralax, you can take up to 2 capfuls a days, my bariatric doc sent me home with it, safe and effective.