I NEED YOUR HELP ......

Hello Family all is going pretty well, except I have this awful problem with constipation it is about to kill me any suggestions. This was a question I could only ask my family lol. On another note when I returned to work last Tuesday I was told that they were cutting my position and then they tried to put some ole okie dope sh-----t on me I wasen't having it I gave my resignation that day, and found a better job within two hours making 4,000 more a year with less drama and much more freedom to get my private practice really going. Then there was another blessing that came my way on Friday my partner and I were approved for our house and will be closing on Monday at 5:00 pm so please keep us in your prayers because it's not over until keys are in hand and all the papers are signed and they are saying congrads lol. I'm down 22 lbs since surgery on Jan 11, I'm trying to eat the right things and eat as often as I should plus get all my liquids in which I must admit I am doing better at. Sooooooooooooo please family help me with part one of this post, because it makes me feel so slugish and my stomache swells like I'm 8 months pregnant just down right tight as a basketball. needing your help ASAP Luv Songs

I suggest reading my post suggestions: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/surgdate-forums/01-2005/postdetail/1778.html?vc=0 Most people will say use a bulking agent such as benefiber or metamucil to assist you. If you want immediate temporary relief while using one of the two above; use a fleet anema this will provide immediate relief. I do hope this helps....Toni

Hi Joi!! First, sorry I haven't returned your call, I have actually been feeling pretty good so I have been trying to build up my energy by getting out of the house everyday!! I hope your two week post-op checkup went well. Mine went well and now I don't go bac****il the end of Feb. Now as for your question: I was having the same problem so I asked my doctor about it and they said to take benefiber (which I now am) daily and if I needed immediate reflief, to try Phillips Milk of Magnesia. That worked well and I felt a lot better. Hope this works for you!!! Also congrats on the house and the new job!!! I am happy for you!!!

Oh GIrl, I feel for you. I have been fortunate and only had the big C once. What I did was call my surgeon back up and let them know what was going on. They gave me Colase and problems NO MORE! Trust me, the last thing your surgeon wants is for your system to get all backed up, give them a call! BTW_ Congratz on the house! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. Weight- 257/234/146 BMI- 44.1/40.2/25 Height- 5' 4" Surgery Date: 1/19/05 No matter what size, we are all Goddesses inside!

Joi, Once you have gotton over being constipated , try eating 4 ozs of 50% less sugar oatmeal made with splenda and milk for breakfast. Aim for 64ozs of liquids will also help with the constipation. Congrads on your weight loss Best wishes Tammie G. new loser