Unbearable constipation/Blockage ect. I found the cure for me .hope you find relief as well.

Paul C.
on 4/8/15 10:22 pm - Cumming, GA

you are still full of it 

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op  (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03      
      First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
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chulbert
on 4/8/15 11:22 pm - Rochester, NY
RNY on 01/21/13

This is actually a very important point -- you can have a bowel movement every day and still be constipated if what you're moving is days-old.

White Dove
on 4/8/15 10:25 pm - Warren, OH

I agree completely with flaxseed.  I made a Muffin in a Minute at least once a day.  Every variety from the basic to chocolate cherry brownies.  They provided fiber and also a daily cake or bread type treat. 

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

Citizen Kim
on 4/9/15 12:24 am - Castle Rock, CO

I take 200mg chelated magnesium every day (chelated is not necessary, just happens to be what I have and it supposedly is better absorbed in the intestine) - negligible calories and works a treat.  Has also cleared me of night cramps which plagued me for years.

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Cicerogirl, The PhD
Version

on 4/9/15 12:31 am - OH

Please also keep in mind that having a sufficient amount of fat in your diet is also an important factor.  People who severely limit their fat intake post-op usually have far more trouble with constipation than those who don't. 

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

JB1114
on 4/9/15 3:16 am - Grain Valley, MO

Did we ever think we would be talking about constipation on a message board?  Probably not.  At least, I didn't.  I had problems for a long time.  I tried many things.  I'm almost 7 years out and have finally found what works for me.  I chew Fiber Gummies (6/day).  They do have 5 carbs per serving which is 2, but have 5 grams of fiber.  I also add fiber powder to my shakes.  I just started taking one or two Sennokot tablets at bedtime if needed.  The Ducolax gives me severs stomach cramps. 

I have made several of the Muffin in a Minute versions, but I haven't liked the taste the flaxseed gives, but that is a good source for fiber.

Thanks for sharing what worked for you. 

~Jo~

RNY: July 8, 2008

Dr. John Price

Kansas City, MO

Wyldrose
on 4/11/15 3:45 am - Petaluma, CA

I have found that Smooth Move tea normally works wonders for me. One or two cups a day and I am almost regulaar!

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