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cuteNATL    93

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If you suffer from Constipation like I do (I'm 2 months post op), may I suggest taking a stool softener every day, Benefiber with your fluids, and a SQUATTY POTTY! The squatty potty has literally changed my life in the matter of a couple of days!

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Lucky2Lose    184

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I tell you what..I was getting ready to ask what people used when I saw your post. I haVE IBS and just Protein is killing me..I'm taking benefiber and softeners already..Calm at bedtime not much help..I'm going to look for the squatty potty now..something has to give..lol

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TracyBar    132

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Thanks! I haven't had surgery yet, but I wondered if I could take a stool softener every day - and, I've been tempted to buy that squatty potty - now I will since you've recommended it :-)

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cuteNATL    93

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I tell you what..I was getting ready to ask what people used when I saw your post. I haVE IBS and just Protein is killing me..I'm taking benefiber and softeners already..Calm at bedtime not much help..I'm going to look for the squatty potty now..something has to give..lol

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I had Constipation so bad. So I increased my Water intake as well, but the squatty potty makes it easier for me to go. Changed my life Lolololol

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cuteNATL    93

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Thanks! I haven't had surgery yet, but I wondered if I could take a stool softener every day - and, I've been tempted to buy that squatty potty - now I will since you've recommended it :-)

Get the 9 inch....I even got my mother one.. Lolololol

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Gucci    77

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What is a squatty potty... im 4 days post opp & suffering from extreme Constipation

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baileymedlin24    37

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Can Smooth Move tea be used?

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did you happen to find an answer to this? my surgery is tomorrow and I was just wondering if this worked for you because it's a staple in my household.

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crazywomanincage    22

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Can Smooth Move tea be used?

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did you happen to find an answer to this? my surgery is tomorrow and I was just wondering if this worked for you because it's a staple in my household.

I don't think anybody has answered me yet. I haven't had the surgery yet. Still waiting for approval. ????

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BariatricGal    12

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@crazywomanincage @baileymedlin24 I'm 4 1/2 weeks post op and used SMOOTH TEA a couple of times. It works the best for me. I tried Milk of Magnesia (UGHHHH). I'm sticking with drinking the smooth tea every few of nights before bed. I have added benefiber to liquids a few times, but the tea works great... and a Great BIG THANK YOU to who ever posted about Smooth Tea on this forum - your advise was so helpful.

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crazywomanincage    22

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@crazywomanincage @baileymedlin24 I'm 4 1/2 weeks post op and used SMOOTH TEA a couple of times. It works the best for me. I tried Milk of Magnesia (UGHHHH). I'm sticking with drinking the smooth tea every few of nights before bed. I have added benefiber to liquids a few times, but the tea works great... and a Great BIG THANK YOU to who ever posted about Smooth Tea on this forum - your advise was so helpful.

I use Smooth Move quite a lot now. They have a spearmint and chamomile that are good too.

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AB2B    104

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These posts will come in handy. I am on day five of the preop diet. I am consuming about 60 to 80 (Premier Protein) grams of Protein per day and nothing but liquid. This morning the Constipation was hell! Never had anything like this. I am starting Benefiber and stool softener today. I am so glad we have this site to share and thankful to you all. Surgery is next week and I am happy I found out about this before surgery.

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