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Munequita    0

Munequita
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Have any of you suffered from bad Constipation? I've talked to my dr about it and he suggested I take Mineral Oil and eat alot of Jello. I'm going on 5 days now and nothing yet. It's stuck and it don't want to come out. Saturday will be 4 weeks post op. HELP!

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lipstix64    1

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The other response mentioned an enema- the proper name is Fleet Enema, which is good for a quick fix, but Constipation will keep happening because of all the Protein. I tried Psyllium Husk powder mixed with Water 2 times a day and let me tell you how relieved I am-literally. You use it everyday and at first your gassy until your body gets used to it. It doesnt give you diarrhea, it just make you go regular and it helps with weight loss. I bought mine at Vitamin shoppe.com or you can get a flavored one called Colon cleanse and you can buy that at naturesexpress.biz

Good luck!

Have any of you suffered from bad constipation? I've talked to my dr about it and he suggested I take Mineral Oil and eat alot of Jello. I'm going on 5 days now and nothing yet. It's stuck and it don't want to come out. Saturday will be 4 weeks post op. HELP!

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Sorry for the typo:bored:. Depends on what's causing the Constipation. You don't say how far out past surgery you are. Anesthesia can caust constipation. I had that problem and my doctor recommended the Fleet Enema. Never had another problem! I bought the CVS Drugs store brand and I think a 2-pack was all of less than $2. Cheap fast cure for an annoying problem.

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I have taken a "dose" of Benefiber every morning since surgery. It didn't prevent the Constipation resulting from the anesthesia. But I think it's a good thing to add to your daily routine because since you aren't eating as many fruits and vegetables, it can't hurt to get some Fiber in from somewhere else!

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lipstix64    1

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I'm tellling you- get psyllium husk powder- you wont believe it. The Constipation is caused by all the Protein we are eating. Get the pysllium husk, no more problems!

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Munequita    0

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Thank you. I will try the psyllium husk powder. Hopefully this will loosen the stool that is stuck (sorry, I know that's gross for me to include). I really do believe it's the Protein we are taking in. Dr already has me eating cottage cheese, tuna, Beans, chicken and other stuff.

I've tried Benefiber, but after drinking it, I feel like I can't breath.

Parrothead Cathy - I'm 4 weeks post op.

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Phillips Milk of Magnesia. I take it twice a week and I seem to go alright. I usually go alot the day after I take it.

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