Question:
Does anyone have trouble with constipation?

okay...I am 14 months post-op and for the last month..i have beenconstipated off and on..its horrible...my diet is the same..i drink more than enough water...anyone know what is causing this??    — tylerswife (posted on March 31, 2003)

March 31, 2003
I have had this problem my whole life but since WLS, 10/22/02, it has been much worse. MOM doesn't faze me nor does fiber con or metamusal. It would take 2 max strength exlax to get any action. That would be accompanied by cramps and feeling sick. Then I discovered a tea called "smooth move". I drink a cup at night and go in the morning. I do this 1 or 2 times a week. I get mine at the GNC or any health food store. Try it and good luck to you.
   — Tawnda C.

March 31, 2003
There are tons of threads on this in the Library -- worth checking out, because not every solution works for every person. I'm not sure why we get this so much, but lots of us do. For me, eating a high fiber cereal (Kellogg's All-Bran) helps a lot, as does Benefiber -- but it's still an intermittent problem.
   — Suzy C.

March 31, 2003
I added a bit more fat to my diet and that helped tremendously.
   — bob-haller

March 31, 2003
I'm 8 weeks post-op. I'm having terrible problems with constipation. My nutritionist suggests Senkat-S. Have tried it, not great. I really can't eat much. Mostly have #2 protein shakes a day, and a little cheese. That's it. Wish I could eat more, but just can't get it down. Good luck!
   — Cathy S.

March 31, 2003
This has been a problem for me my whole life...now post WLS its far worse! I just bought that new stuff called Benefiber, it's a powder and you mix it into whatever you want, water, coffee, oatmeal..it's totally clear and tasteless! Even in a glass of water it magically disappears! I've been drinking a glass everyday, and have gone potty (without pain) everyday! No constpation at all! I know that this sounds like an infomercial, but I was so happy to finally find some relief. There have been times since surgery, when I would go a week or more without GOING! I bought it at Wal-Mart, it's in a Green Jar and cost, like $8.00 for 24 servings.........OH YA, And It's SUGAR FREE!!!
   — Tambi B.

March 31, 2003
Got really constipated at about 10 mo post op. Tried EVERYTHING! The only thing that worked is a daily regimen of 2 colace and 2 Fiber con in the am and 1 of each before bed (sometimes two) Good Luck
   — ~~Stacie~~

March 31, 2003
Got really constipated at about 10 mo post op. Tried EVERYTHING! The only thing that worked is a daily regimen of 2 colace and 2 Fiber con in the am and 1 of each before bed (sometimes two) Good Luck
   — ~~Stacie~~

March 31, 2003
I find that regular exercise keeps me going, especially exercises involving the abs. But, on occasion, I too drink the Smooth Move tea. It's great stuff. All natural, doesn't give me cramps, and you can adjust its strength based on how long you steep it.
   — Brittany C.

April 1, 2003
I feel your pain. After a few unpleasent visits to the rectal/colon doctor, I found that eating Kelloggs All Bran (with extra fiber) every day with a few cut up strawberry keeps me regular. If I don't go for a few days, I feel TERRIBLE, not to mention problems when I finally do go. Good luck!
   — missesrita

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