Post LapBand Constipation problem

[scanlon21 0]

Always a subject that no one wants to talk about but here goes...I was alway regular but now everything seems to be moving way slower and way more difficult to move out.

I have tried softners and they sort of work but it still feels like a brick.

I drink 40-70 oz of Water but doesn't seem to help.

Since this diet is more Protein it most likely is because that has a natural way of blocking everything up.

Just wondering if anyone else is having the same problem and what they are doing to help minimized the effect.

[justmel1957 1]

I have had this problem since banding May 7th. I know one of the causes for me is all the iron/vitamins I take now. Both my family practitoner and LB surgeon recommended Miralax. I take it every other day and no more issues. (it took me a while to figure out the perfect dosage for me).

They both assure me it is not "addictive" and its completely tastless. I just add it to my morning drink. My dietician approves as well.

[LISAMARIE1158 0]

l use senna..again, finding the right amount can take a while, but no more problems.

[jetsy62 0]

I use milk of magnesia. Works for me.

[GreyhoundGirl 0]

My father has also added lots of natural Fiber to his diet too since the Protein is really binding him. He eats 6 prunes a day along with other Fiber.

Good luck! Constipation is never fun!

[Razz09 0]

I drink a few sips of Smooth Move tea and it always does the trick! Doesn't taste great but really helps and its all natural. Hope that helps

[kgloverii 0]

Miralax all the way.

[caribou 0]

i was banded two weeks ago yesterday and went a entire week without movment, then i had some organic prune juice

that solved it .fyi:scared2:

[Weas123 0]

Omg the only problem I have ever had with the band is constipation! It's horrible! I do yoga to help and it works a little bit, but not enough to do anything major.

I get all excited when I actually have one... it's so sad lol...

Here's my trick... one day, I eat a little more than regurarly and it seems to work. Also, try drinking a Venti White chocolate Mocha (if you're more than 3 months post op) from Starbucks. I call it my "coffee flavored laxative." lol

*Note: Decaf dosen't work.

Edited February 4, 2009 by Weas123

[gingerbug 3]

i take citrucel three times a day so I can go. I have IBS with Constipation. It sucks but the citrucel is amazing.

[nikki914 1]

No amount of medication or fiber did the trick for me. Oddly enough, 5 prunes a day due the trick.

[amw 0]

i was very hit or miss, skipping a day or two; very annoying. i too started having some prunes and it seems to be doing the trick! :thumbup:

[blackcherry2002 5]

Yeah I had problems before surgery and they only got worse afterwards. I tried laxatives and stool softners but those didn't even work and I was noticiting blood whenever I did go...I got chewable fiber tablets with a Multivitamin and they work like a charm...hope that helps....

[suzannek 1]

I drink 2 oz. prune juice mixed with 2 oz. orange juice, heated. Works like a charm.

[IWannaBeSkinny 0]

I am 4 weeks post op. I went about a week without going the first week, then it seem to be about a week inbetween still...HMMM...I should probably add something. I don't REALLY feel bad, its just weird because I was regular before.

Like someone else...I get excited when it happens too :thumbup: Just nice to know I still work correctly...