Hi Julie! I had the same problem for about the first two weeks of eating soft foods. I got Milk of Magnesia and it worked within an hour. I've never had to use it again. One thing my surgeon and nutritionist told me was to make sure you're getting enough fluids. If you're not eating anything but protein, you're most likely going to be experiencing constipation. Water, water, water. It helps immensely. I hope this helps . God bless you! Brenda

Highest Weight:249 Pre-Op:249 Surgery Date:08/24/2007 Current Weight:210 Total Loss:39 Hope you all are having a blessed wee****ep up the good work

HEllo I am new here. Thought I would join in. I usually weigh in on weds. Highest Weight: 321 Pre-Op: 307 Surgery Date: 288 Aug 29, 2007 Current Weight: 264.5 Total loss 44.5 Surgery Loss: 24.5

I have had problems off and on since surgery - some people like baby food prunes better than regular ones. I don't know, I am scared of the sugar in both because I dump. I've added a sugar free fiber tablet twice a day. If you add supplemental fiber, go slow because it gives you gas. I've had less problems when I eat more fruit and veggies, and also when I drink lots and lots of water. Just another reason to water load. I also added some flax seeds to foods because of the fiber and omega-3s. The daily recommended amount of fiber is 25g for women, but if I get at least 10g/day it really helps. At this point 25 is virtually impossible. Gentle laxatives are ok now and again but don't use them regularly because it will make your bowels move even slower without them! Milk of magnesia is what I was told to use if it was really bad. I am thinking about using it once a week just as a preventative because constipation HURTS! There are numerous cereals that are high in fiber (and Kashi go lean is high in fiber and protein) - maybe that would help? Or oatmeal! Best of luck, Jenn

Highest Weight: 223 lbs Pre-Op: 212 lbs Surgery Date: 212 lbs Current Weight: 178.6 Total Loss: 44.40 lbs Surgery Loss: 33.40 lbs