SH...PSTTT...POTTY PLUG PROBLEMO!

Hey guys. I have a question. What do you do when you are constipated? Gross I know but part of the territory after our surgery. I called the Dr. and he said grape juice, mini wheats, and tons of water. I am doing that and IT IS NOT WORKING. I need help my friends! Last Friday Sat and Sun I could not quit going, and now I cannot go for the life of me. What the heck is going on here lol? Any natural remedies from you pros would be so greatly appreciated. Thanks :}

I usually have the opposite problem but I have a friend who swears by prunes and prune juice. Our Costco has boxes of fresh plums/prunes for sell right now and they are very tasty. Good luck. Hope you feel better soon. Donna Kay

My nurse educator and nutritionist said above all do NOT turn to stimulant laxatives. So I then asked her what I COULD do. She said to eat more fiber, drink a bit of prune juice, take a stool softener (I take one in the morning and one at night), and take Fiber Choice chewable fiber tablets. Since I've been doing those things I rarely have a problem. Good luck! I know it's part of our life to deal with now, especially with all the protein we take in, but it SURE AIN'T FUN! lol Brenda

Green Beans always do it for me. I also try and add a bit of Olive Oil to my diet. I make my own Italian dressing and use olive oil instead of veggie oil. That also keeps me regular. lol I hope you find something that works for you. Good luck

Thanks ladies! I will be sure to try every single thing mentioned...lol...:}

u might wana try an make urself 'dump'....i know that sounds horrible...but eat a cookie or whateva makes u sick. i had to do that a couple times....nestle toll house cookies the ones u put in the oven...haha kiills 2 birds w/ 1 stone. get my sweets craving settled and it helps with the issue im having. Although i must say i know a few people that 'dumping' to them just means feeling sick and stomach upset.....so it may be differnt for u...but if not im telling u this is a great way to solve ur problem

Go to walmart and have the pharmacist order you a bottle of Ducosate Sodium Liquid, take a teaspoon morning and night, then a suppository every morning for a daily poo, works for me and the surgeon okayed it for long term useage! I order the big box of generic 'Bisac-Evac' Bisacodyl 10 mg. Laxative. I love poo......

Bob it is so good to see you on the boards. I had been watching your story for a while and then I didnt see anymore posts made. I am so glad to see you here posting with us on the August board!!

I had the same problem. It's been better since I started eating more fresh veggies. I eat cucumber and red peppers almost every day. I also make sure I get all my water in. I drink a lot of apple cinnamon tea. Fran