My constipation CURE!!!

Mom and I (we had surgery the same day) have had serious serious constipation and impaction issues since 3 wks after surgery and tried everything...benefiber, stool softners, fruit, smooth move tea, aloe juice and none of it worked. But we finally found what works for us, so i thought id share in case it can help anyone else. We just simply start off the morning with a cup of coffee (i add 1 tsp of non-dairy creamer, and 1 pckt of slenda) and within 30 minutes of finishing that cup, we both have been able to go every single morning!!! I checked w/ surgeon and nut b/c of the caffiene (sp?) both both said 1 cup per day will not hurt you, although i know ppl have varying opinions about this. I can definetly trade my constipation for 1 cup of coffee!!

That's what I do! That's so weird - I started having 1-2 cups a morning when the constipation set in, cause I knew from preop that would do it. Some mornings I just don't want a cup, and I pay for it, so I really try to get a cup to two in! SYlvia

Tesha, I am glad you have found something to help you out. I know first hand (almost) what you are going through. I have found that coffee only makes me urinate. But, I am glad it works for you in a better way. Melissa

I'm going to try that! Thanks for letting me know...constipation is the screaming pits! I used to have the opposite problem with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) where I went several times a day. Not anymore! So your cure will be worth trying for sure.

I have found that Ka****rail Mix bars and High Protein granola have fixed my constipation issues. Thanks goodness because I don't like coffee or tea, I was a mountain dew drinker.