Constapation has me down

[lynn64 0]

I am banded and have been for 2 years. I have lost a little over 40 pounds, I am one of the slow losers. Part of the problem is I get so constapated because I am not eating the high fat foods. Eat that, and I am good to go. Eat a lot of Fiber and take fiber supplements, nothing. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?

[jazie 0]

Most definitely, but someone on here may have the answer. Dried apricots. They seem to be helping me, at least for now. I have tried prunes, shredded wheat, and Miralax. I still do the first 2 with the apricots and I don't go every day but it is a lot better. Maybe we just don't eat enough to go every day.

jazie

[odizzydori 0]

That is a sore subject for most of us. Ask you doctor. They have things they can prescribe to keep you regulated. I had an xray done and found out that going once a week for me is normal cause I dont consume enough foods to go more than that. Good luck on your journey.

[lynn64 0]

I went to my doctor yesterday and he suggested Miralax. I am taking benefiber and I eat shredded wheat, but that has not helped. It would be okay to just go once a week if it was difficult to even do that. So, hopefully the Miralax will do the trick. I will also tried the dried apricots that were suggested. :thumbup:

[bammatocam 0]

I use Miralax only when I need it. I take it at night. I found that there is no gas or bloating with it, and it is tasteless. It is a little more expensive, but well worth it.