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Hello everyone, Just wanted to add something that I've noticed about my darn weight loss stalls; Most of the time when I've had a stall in my weight loss I've also noticed a lot of constipation. When this happens I add the natural stimulant, Senna. Of course I add more protein and water so I'm not sure which is the one thats really helping or if it's a combined effort. Just thought I would share my thoughts since this is how I get a lot of my ideas. God Bless, Cindy

Hi Syndi I get constipated too if I don't drink enough water If I don't get all my water in than I start to notice that problem and adding more water always helps Deanna

Hi Deanna, I have to really watch the constipation as I just had emergency major surgery at the end of May for complete bowel obstruction from bowel strangulation caused by my old c-section scars. I just saw the surgeon today and he looked at my new ct scan and said I have to take a new medication because I have an abnormal amound of fecal matter in my bowels. They also suggested prune juice as they said that it can cause "dumping syndrome" and in small amound would help to create movement in my bowels. Take care, God bless, Syndi

Yup, when I get constipated it is b/c I have had too many carbs and not enough water. Oh and newsflash... drinking "all of your water" in the morning does not give you free rheign to stop drinking in the evening....LOL! I found out this one after a lecture from my nutritionist! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/154/146 BMI- 44.1/26.4/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -103 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney Visit my Live Journal at: livejournal.com/users/magickalmom

Cindy... I know a research scientist who has enlightened me about enzymes. Of course you know they help with digestion... my question is after surgery either lap or RNY can one still take things like this? Can I take Extended release medications? I think I read that my use of Advil will have to stop. Also no alcohol or aspirin products. Am I correct? Thanks.