Kidney Stones....Constipation

Hello everyone. It's 16 months and I have lost about 135 pounds. I am still having constipation problems. Is anyone else? What can I do to help this problem out? Plus I was wondering if anyone is also having problems with Kidney stones? Please if anyone could help me out let me know what I can do. Thanks, Michelle

Hi Michelle~ I had wondered how you were doing! I don't have any grand words of wisdom other that to drink lots of water which I think will help with the level of calcium. 135 lbs...wow!! That's awesome! Did your husband come back from Iraq? Hope you'll get some help with the constipation issue. Take care, Kerri

Sorry it has been a while. Yes he is back. We are having so much fun. He is so surprised about the weight loss. The amount of energy I have is great. Do you still have problems eating certain foods? I do. Like most red meat I can't eat. Sometimes I can't eat pork chops either. Sometimes I feel like I am going to become a vegan. How are you doing? I hope everything is great for you. Thanks, Michelle Hope to hear from you soon.

Michelle, I always had problems with constipation. I started two benefiber tablets a day, but didn't do it. After some advice from the grad board, I started a heaping tsp of ground flax seed daily in some yogart, hummus or cottage cheese. I also take a stool softener daily. The combo seems to keep me going. Not everyday, but most days and keeps if soft, so I am very happy now. I think Tooter eats a tablespoonful, but I don't need that much yet. And could change, so if I need more, I will take it. Also, some people said they did a couple of stool softeners a day, but one works for me. Hope this helps. Sara

Michelle, My only advice is to be sure to keep drinking all your fluids! I just looked at your photo of you and your husband going to a formal and WOW....awesome picture. You look so beautiful and happy! Congrats! Diane

Looking good Michelle! Advice-- WATER< WATER< WATER!!!!! That is my problem when I have constipation. That and some Total Raisin Bran once a day. Keep up the good work. Wendy