Constipation Issues

Okay everybody, before you say it, I will, I know I should call   Dr. Spaw,   but he is on vacation   and I will probably call  next week, but between now and then, I thought I would ask the other experts, YOU!!!! I have been having a lot of issues with constipation   since surgery, I have had to take MOM every week and about every two weeks drink Citrate.  I drink all my liquids, even when I am sick, I force it down.  I do not understand this issue, this week; I would contribute it to the pain meds I am on for my foot and ankle, but that would just explain this week.       STOP reading, if you can't handle details, but I feel that I must explain this problem in a little more detail.  Even after taking MOM and Citrate, I will have a BM  , but it never seems to become colorless or odorless  , therefore I wonder if I am actually getting all the bowels cleaned out   or if I am just moving some and my bowels are still constipated, but just has moved down some.   Any insights would be greatly appreciated!!! Hate to ask this, but we all need to hear the Good  , the Bad  , and the Ugly   (this is defiantly the UGLY  )!! Shelia

        Shiela,              Sorry I can't help ya but had to let ya know you made my day all those little smileys made me crack up thanks for making me fill better sorry I can't make you fell better but i'am sure help is on the way.                                   Sue

Sue,         I am sure glad I could help you feel some better  !!!  I do hope you get to feeling better soon   and they get to the bottom of it and kick   this right out of you!! Shelia

P.S. I forgot to mention to try a tablespoon or so of Virgin Olive Oil. I have been told by my NUT as well as my step mom who is a Pharmacist this helps with bowel probelms.

           Thanks Shelia!!!!!!!!!!!!

i have had the same problems i had to go to my pcp & she rx me some lactalose it works after 3 days taking it..now i'm back to square 1 it aint working so i'm going back to the dr ...                                                                                            jeri lynn                                                                                              -145                                                                                                    2.5 years out

It sounds like you're doing everything possible to help move things along on your own Shelia... you may need some medical intervention. I do know that protein supplements - whether it be drinks or bars can make you constipated no matter how well you stay hydrated Also, if you're taking an iron supplement, this will cause you to be constipated too

Congradulations April.  I know you are so excited.  Having a baby after losing the weight will surely help you stay in great health and shape.  I am so happy for you. I'm beyond words.  Love Ya

Is Dr Spaw's nurse on vacation too?  Go ahead and call the office regardless.  That way they can go ahead and help you.  Know that as long as you are eating, you will never get clear and odorless. Hugz!

Hi Sheila, boy do I know how you feel.  I stay constipated and only have a bm about every 2-3 weeks.  I had a colonoscopy two weeks ago and even with all the prep, I still wasn't totally cleaned out.  I have to take 1000mg of Bran tablets 3 times a day along with Senna 25mg 3 times a day.  When I ordered the Bran Tablets from Purity's Pride, I was able to buy one for $6.95 and got 2 bottles free.  They're 500 mg each.  The only problem is the Dr. wanted me on Soy Bran and it has sulfate in it as one of the main ingredients.  I am highly allergic to Sulfate.  I would be glad to send them to you if you want them. I haven't opened the bottles just the box.  The company has already credited my account for them.  Let me know.