Question:
What else can I do about constipation?

I am 6 months out and can not have BM unless I take a laxative,and that does not always work.Even have to do enama's.I've tried more water,prunes,nothing seems to help. I never had this problem until WLS. HELP!    — [Anonymous] (posted on March 4, 2002)

March 4, 2002
Are you really constipated or just not going as often as you think you think you 'should'?
   — [Anonymous]

March 4, 2002
I had that problem for a year post-op, and the best thing I found for it was Peri-Colace, but be sure to get that water in, too. Also, we do need some oil and roughage(sp?) in our diet, so make sure you're not just eating protein.
   — Leslie F.

March 4, 2002
Sugar free chocolate. Works wonders. But like one said, add some fats/oils and roughage to balance out the protein affects. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

March 4, 2002
I have to use psyllium husk caps EVERY day.For me, it has to be Yerba Prima brand, and say PSYLLIUM HUSK CAPS, not fiber caps w/psyluim husk, or other fillers.These DO NOT work as well for me. I take 4, 2 times a day with a glass of H2O. My surgeon said this was OK for me. I took them when I was on the Atkins diet.It just keeps me normal, not runny.I think this is a better choice for me, as it is all natural. Some over the counter products, such as senocot state "all natural", but they still have stuff in them that our bodies become used to. Of cousre, always ask your surgeon first!
   — Marie A.

March 4, 2002
First of all, you need tons of water, Second,If it's frequency your worried about you won't go as often because you take in less. If its rock hard, then try Smooth Move, a natural tea that you can buy at Walmart. Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.

March 4, 2002
Senna tea, which can be bought at natural food stores, is a natural stool softener.
   — kristinevok