Constipation?

[ArleneV 6]

I know they say that Constipation is something that goes along with gastric bypass surgery.

I have to take three Colace capsules a day and also use Benefiber just to keep from getting too "stopped up".

Does this ever go away? I had my surgery on 9/30/14. I still can't get in enough Protein plus add veggies to my diet. Mostly it's just Protein right now.

[Cilia 5]

I'm only 6 weeks post-op and I have Constipation too. My doctor said take moral ax but it only helps a little. Anyone have advice?

[Cilia 5]

Wait! That was supposed to say Miralax.

[sassy14 178]

I had RNY 2/28/13, lost 136 lbs and have struggled with Constipation. I had a second hernia repair 4 weeks ago and was told I can't be constipated. It will undo the repair. I now take two scoops of benefiber (costco brand) with coffee in the morning, one scoop in the evening and 4 colace. I drink about 100 ounces of Fluid and eat as much Fiber as I can. (Usually one slice of whole wheat fiber filled bread, berries, a clementine or apple and a salad every day). It's not easy and I still use milk of magnesia if I feel things are slow.

[DuchessD 6]

I am 6 weeks post op and have been miserable at times with Constipation. Just started eating prunes but they are high in carbs so have limited the number. Gotta start some supplements with Fiber or something other that looking for dynamite!

[green*eyed*girl 170]

Well, I never had problem with Constipation, so I must be doing something right.

First off, I am not too good with Water, I do drink but not as much as I should, so it can't be that.

However I make sure I start my day with fruits, every single day, and I do not eat anything else till mid day.

Also, very important: every day you have to eat something fatty. Now I know how you feel about that and you probably think I am crazy, but trust me, it will give the necessary lubrication for you to pass stool without any pain. Also, our system can not really absorb fat, so it will just help you with your bowel movement. Remember: fat is not our enemy, but steer clear from carbs. Obviosly I am not saying to bite into a block of lard. Be sensible with your choices - nuts, olive oil on your salad/veggies, full fat sour cream/milk, ect.

Good luck!

[catdaddy 232]

I am 6 weeks post op and have been miserable at times with Constipation. Just started eating prunes but they are high in carbs so have limited the number. Gotta start some supplements with fiber or something other that looking for dynamite!

I'm surprised the prunes didn't help with 19 grams of sugar in them. Only 5 to 6 grams of sugar give me dumping. And about eating fat, it gives me dumping too so for me that's not so good.

Edited January 25, 2015 by catdaddy

[DuchessD 6]

Thats why I only took a half serving, 9g sugar and 15.6 carbs even though its still way high. I go back to the surgeon on wednesday so will also talk to them.