Constipation suggestions?

Oliviawashere
on 9/18/14 10:20 am

So I am drinking 2-3 protein shakes a day, & usually a low carb dinner at night. I am also drinking 128oz of water a day. Lately though I have been either constipated or I struggle to go & its tough & feels compacted. I thought drinking alot of water would soften the stool? - but it feels as if it's not doing that great of a job. Any suggestions or ideas? I'd greatly appreciate it!!

Bette B.
on 9/18/14 10:46 am

Lap Band on 12/02/03

I can only tell you what *I* like and what works for me: Miralax.

Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.

Oliviawashere
on 9/18/14 10:55 am

I am willing to try different things. Everyone is different I know. I am just wondering if through this lifestyle change, nothing will ever become regular without a fiber supplement or such?

Bette B.
on 9/18/14 11:09 am

Lap Band on 12/02/03

Oh, don't get me wrong. I don't use it a LOT. Usually I get enough fiber. But when I get, as I call it, "bunged up", it helps move things along.

Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.

Oliviawashere
on 9/19/14 1:43 am

Thank you :)

GeekMonster, Insolent Hag
on 9/19/14 1:47 am - CA

VSG on 12/19/13

Fiber Well Gummies once a day.

Miralax a couple of times per week.

Ah, bliss!

Price S.
on 9/18/14 11:31 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

It's really hard early out to get enough fiber to stay regular. Some folks are helped with just a stool softner. Others need fiber. Early out, I did benefiber daily and occasionally miralax. After 4 yrs, I can go without most of the time but still do benefiber pretty regularly.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance