Question:
Any remedies to help with consant constipation ?

I am 9 weeks post-op and I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions how to combat this issue..Thanks    — jwd430 (posted on August 8, 2003)

August 7, 2003
Hi, Actually, yes...I never had constipation until by RNY. So my gastroenteroligist suggested "Georges Aloe Juice". Not just any aloe..Georges is distilled with no taste, smell or little pieces of aloe. You may need to look around for it. I use a shot glass..which is one once in the morning and one ounce in the evening. In the beginning to "get going" I used 1 oz AM, 1 oz middle of the day, and 1 oz in the evening. It's great and this came from the gastro guy who works with my surgeon. Try it!!
   — Karen Renee

August 8, 2003
I battled consiptation since surgery (about 8 months ago) rescently, someone in the chat told me to try benefiber. (I've tried just about everything else, and was even doing a suppository from time to time) The Benefiber is 100% tasteless, with no grit- Just mix 2 tbs. with 4 oz of liquids. This benefiber has SAVED me !!!! Best wishes !
   — WABBIT F.

August 8, 2003
My dr. recommends milk of mag. He said to take it every other day, or use stool softeners.
   — jojo63

August 8, 2003
I take 2 FiberCon and 2 Colace (stool softener) a day- at one point I was taking 4 Fiber Con a day- This helps keep me regular- I had such serve constipation I was in AGAONY!!! Never want to get there again! Good Luck
   — ~~Stacie~~

August 8, 2003
sugar free citracell is a god send, trust me!
   — Darlene H.

August 8, 2003
I tried them all, but the first 2-3 months post-op, I was ALWAYS constipated!! I have been regular for a month now. My secret: A cup or two of light popcorn once or twice a week, a handful of sunflower seeds every other day and lots of dark greens! I don't know if that's what did it, but by golly, I'm regular again!
   — Amy A.

August 8, 2003
BENEFIBER! It works great. 2 tablespoons in 8 ounces of liquid everyday does the trick for me. Try a fiber supplement before resorting to laxatives. Your system can become dependant on laxatives/stool softeners and that's the last thing you want.
   — Kristen S.

August 8, 2003
I just asked this question at my six month check up last week and they said that they recommend a few prunes, prune juice, or, as a last choice, blueberries - which surprised me. As far as an over the counter product they recommend Benefiber...which I had already been doing occasionally.
   — eaamc

August 8, 2003
i am 7 weeks post op and have found beans are great to stay reg. chili has been great for me.
   — carla S.

August 8, 2003
1/2 cup of All Bran with extra fiber and skim milk every night before bed does the trick for me!
   — koogy

August 8, 2003
Hi! Unsweetened, pasturized Mott's Apple Juice. Two eight ounce glasses (diluted to four glasses because of the sugar content) each day until I get diahrrea, then I cut back to one, eight-ounce glass each day, and down from there until I keep regular. It works for me! If I get constipated for some reason, I just increase the amount of apple juice! LOL!! Better than any otc or script! :~) Good Luck!
   — Sharon m. B.

August 8, 2003
Hi there! I have an easier, better tasting solution for you. Buy Colace. They are small gel pills you can buy over the counter at Wal-Mart and they really work. My surgeon recommended them as well, and I work with a lot of patients who have constipation and that is what we prescribe. Good Luck!
   — Michele B.

August 8, 2003
I had the same problem. I took fibercon tablets. They worked great. I still take them from time to time, when needed.
   — kandi S.

August 8, 2003
Corn does the trick for me: corn on the cob, popcorn (few cups a night) etc..I usually have a corn product every day or two and it works wonderfully.
   — Cindy R.

August 8, 2003
As a nurse, I suggest WARM prune juice or WARM prunes every morning to my patients with constipation and they all report good results. It will benefit you if you are able to tolerate the sugar in the juice.
   — adeas

August 8, 2003
I put Benefiber and Udos Choice Oils in my morning protein shake and I put fruit in my protein drink (I only drink fruit flavored drinks). When it gets really bad I use Milk of Magnesia. The combination works like a charm.
   — susanje

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