Two issues: constipation and protein

Okay, I am almost three weeks out of rny (as of Monday), and had my first real problem with constipation. I thought I was going to die. Couldn't get anywhere for the life of me. Started taking the Colace capsules, and still no relief, my mother had to give me an enema today, and that helped some, but my goodness, I am still trying to get my strength back from this today. What do you guys do for constipation and to prevent it? Does this crap get any better? And, I cannot stand my protein shakes now, so am trying to get the protein in and having a hard time. What is everyone doing for protein? Help please.

Hi I am 3 weeks out today lap rny. I also had problems with constipation. It cleared up with no problems for me. Besides colace, there is also stool softeners you can purchase to help. I would check with your Dr. first to see what he recommends. As for the protein, I use a vanilla flavor protein shake and add a crystal lite to it and it tastes great. It does not taste like a reg protein shake. I use strawberry-kiwi as I have found it maskes the taste better, although I have not been too daring with the choices. Hope you get some relief soon. TAke CAre, Di