Constipation

So, what do you guys take for constipation? I'm having my first big bout with it and am pretty unhappy at the mo. UGH.

Milk of Magnesia was recommended by my doctor. It works. Also, there is a tea you can buy at GNC or Vitamin World called Smooth Move which you drink at bedtime and then in the morning . . . Neither of these cause cramping.

For me, the best fix for this is fruit, specifically melon. Watermelon, honeydew, cantalope... they all seem to kick start me in gear when I have this problem. Don't forget to get plenty of liquid in you too. Melissa 338/274/160

Tracy, I have just the opposite problem, so if anyone had advice for me drop me an email. But.... one lady on the board eats sugar free candy, the sugar alchol clean her out. Donna

I'm a fan of Benefiber chewables right now. Pre-op, I had Irritible Bowel Syndrome that swung both ways. One day I was constipated and the next I had the runs. One bout of it in January was so bad that I ended up in the hospital for 5 days. My pcp suggested that I mix yogurt with live cultures with flaxseed, fruit and protein powder and make a shake with ice in the blender. This was a miracle cure for me. The yogurt gave me good bacteria and the flaxseed gave me enough fiber and bulk to keep things moving nicely. I talked with my surgeon's dietician about this and she suggested that I try it again a couple of months after surgery so I'm going to start this week. Connie

What helps me alot is if I eat Flax Seed cereal. If I don't get it in a couple of times a week, I am miserable. Good Luck!!