cronic constipation

Dose anyone have trouble with not having a BM AT ALL? I have always been constipated but after RYN surgery I cant go at all. I have tried everything. My Gi doctor said they dont know what to say. They are out of ideas!!! Any suggestions will help! thank you, Nicole

I suffered big time with these issues. I just kept changing my diet until I found a cereal that helps me. I do not have any issues anymore. I would say change it up, work out, drink lots of water and keep your fingers crossed!! I hope you have some relief soon. If you want to email me I will tell you what kind of cereal I eat and lets just say I am not even half finished and I am in the bathroom . . . Good luck, Nancy

Thank you for your reply!!! PLEASE, do tell what you are doing! I haven't eaten in over a week because I am scared to eat since I know it won't come out. My doctors are freaking out but 1/2 hour after 1 meal I am in pain. I am losing so slow cause I'm not eating, about 10 LBS a month. I am thinking I need to go back to puree. You can email me instead of replying if you'd like. Nicole [email protected]

I too had the same problem..... I took a laxative - correctol. Even tho it was pill form, I did just fine with it. It was so helpful!!! I really only had to take it a few times....and then it seemed like my body got back to be alittle more regular. Although for me, regular is going every couple of days, instead of nearly every day as before.

After abdominal surgical pts come to my floor at the hospital, to increase their peristalsis and ability to have a bm, we recommend drinking something warm, coffee, tea, cappuccino, etc. Works like a charm