Help with constipation

Hi Michelle,
Thanks for all the information I just bought benefib er today hoping it works but I will keep in mind what you told me. Thanks alot
Hugs Gail

That might do the trick for you. Just remember that any fiber goes down you about 1/2 hr before any supplements or protein - any nutrition you want to "keep". Fibers mess with the absorption thing. Metamucil (insoluble) types act like a sponge and wash nutrients off the intestinal walls. Poof, gone. Benefiber, (soluble) makes the walls more "slickery", so the nutrients kinda glide by.

So, just take it before anything of value. BTW, it doesn't mean you can polish off the birthday cake and fiber cancels it. LOL No. Sugar absorbs starting in the mouth.

You can attack constipation from the "other " end...Dulcolax makes suppositories, ick, but they work in 20 minutes...They do not cause  tummy pain from bloat nor tummy gurgling  from preparations which are swallowed and take hours, or overnight  or days to work....available  OTC and come 12 to a box, follow instructions printed on the box .....

Hi Gail,

I am new to the 50's board.   I usually stay on the Texas board but thought I would check you guys out since George has come over here.    I have had major constapation problems since my WLS.     When I get really backed up and need immediate relief....I use dulcolax supposatories.   I was told both by my PCP and WL surgeon that they are totally safe for us to us.   I also use Miralax in my coffee every morning.   Since I have done that it has really regulated me.    I don't use the dulcolax all the time only when I need relief immediately.   My sister ( non WLS ) swears by fiber pills that she gets at Target.    She takes 5 of them a day and was having major problems with constipation before taking them.    So that could be a consideration for you too.   Benefiber didn't work for me.     Good luck to you....that is a problem that NONE of us want nor need.   No fun at all !!!!


Hugs and blessings ~~ Vivian

Thanks Vivian,
Welcome to the 50's board and thanks for the information. I will definately get the dulcolax supposatories just in case. I really appreciate everyones input. I just had my surgery Feb 23 so its all new to me the eating the bathroom habits lol and water drinking, I am hoping I will get a handle on this soon. Thanks again
Hugs Gail

Gail....you will eventually settle down and everything will be like clockwork to you.   I remember in the beginning I thought....I will never get use to taking all the vitamins and will never get everything in I need.    Now I think....gee....I don't take very much but in the beginning everything was just overwhelming.    Trust me...everything gets better with time.


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Well darn, Vivian... I thought you came over here because this was MY home away from home.

Glad to see you visiting. It's a great board.  Love it!!  Absolutely love it!!

Janet

Janet you are TOO FUNNY !!!  LOL   Yeah.....I was looking for your smiling face when I poped on here.   I did see George !!!    I was wondering if you would see me or my posts.    Who knows....I may settle down here sometimes and visit more often.     You know me....I am ALL OVER THE PLACE !!!!   LOL    Have a great week....glad you saw me here.


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian