Constipation

Has anyone had any trouble with constipation? If so, what did you do?

Hey there Syndi! First of all, why are you constipated? You drinking your fluids? Doing your exercise? Where are you at as far as food consistency? There are a few things you can do for immediate relief: Buy some baby juice (apple-prune blend is the best) Dilute it 1:1. 4-5 oz of juice to 4-5 ounces of water. If that doesn't do the trick, try this:one small container or jar of baby-prunes and mix it with one small container or jar of baby applesauce. Those are 2 of the things my dietician recommends. The juice worked for me. Never had to go on to the baby food. Under no cir****tances should you take any OTC constipation product without a nod from your surgeon. He may have a specific product that he likes his patients to use. They usually know which ones work best and which ones you should stay away from. Hope this helps! Mary Cole

I think I was constipated but for the past two days I've been going a little several times a day but I've have been having tummy aches everytime I try to drink the protein drinks or eat something. Then off to the bathroom I go or I pass a lot of gas. Thanks for all the feedback.