Sincerely Constipation!

Hello! I am 9 wks post-op and am having a terrible time with constipation. I am still only tolerating the full liquid diet and a few solid foods. My dietician said to eat more applesauce...I'm doing that, but it will work one day and for 3 or 4 days I won't go. HELP! I feel soo bloated! I tried the metamucil powder and threw it up! I still can't take pills...tried...threw it up also. I drink water like crazy! HELP!

This may not be the most "sound" advice... but what I did was get some ice cream made with Splenda. I ate a little bit and before long the problem was taken care of. That stuff used to go strait through me before surgery, and NOW? Well.... you get the picture. Good luck! This is a common problem that will hopefully get better with time! HUGS Kimberly

lots and lots and lots and lots of water. Until you think you will float entirely away! DO NOT TAKE METAMUCIL AGAIN!!! That stuff expands in your tummy and I would think that is asking for trouble.....HOw's about prune juice? Keep us posted. Smoochies Arlies

Water, tea, liquids....and lots of them...your system is dehydrated now and you have to get it hydrated and keep it hydrated. If you don't get enough fluid you will be constipated. I ea****ermelon too...it tastes good and has lots of water too. June Wilson RNY 03/14/2005 -85 pounds

***HI JUNE*** Where ya been?!?! Havent seen you post in forever! Hope all is well with you. Dont be a stranger... Christine PS... Did Robbie ever talk you into a tattoo?

Thanks so much for the info! I'm increasing my water and gonna try some of the things you all mentioned! Thanks so much! God Bless!