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I am a month out of vsg and am dealing with very hard, dry bm. Any advice?

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After surgery dr said I might have loose stools. Not me just the opposite. I was told to take a colace in the morning and one at night. It took a couple days and all is good now. Good luck that isn't much fun.

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After surgery dr said I might have loose stools. Not me just the opposite. I was told to take a colace in the morning and one at night. It took a couple days and all is good now. Good luck that isn't much fun.

Thanks! I will try that

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Have u lost weight

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Yup. 22 lbs since surgery. Why?

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Because I'm only lost 4 lbs and I think I haven't lost more because I'm constipated. But you still losing

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Yeah. Not sure how everything ties together..

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I took a lot of Fiber it really helps

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Thank you!

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How much Water are you getting in daily?

J

SW-321

CW-210

WL-111

Goal Weight--180

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Colace works try an Exlax at nite, but increase your water/liquid intake and make sure your exercising. The Water and movement really helps me.

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A spoonful of castor oil will help you within one or two hours. You are not meant to use it more than once or twice in a week though.

It tastes nasty so mix it with a small amount of juice and stir it before you drink it.

I can and I will.

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Colace works try an Exlax at nite, but increase your water/liquid intake and make sure your exercising. The Water and movement really helps me.

I did Colace too post op. Almost 6 weeks post op. It really helped me too. I agree with the Water, it's vital to many aspects of your success. Get up and move! The tummy likes that too!

J

SW-321

CW-210

WL-111

Goal Weight--180

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