Question:
has anyone had any problems with being constipated

   — judith P. (posted on April 14, 2003)

April 14, 2003
I have. Try the natural way first. 128 oz water per day. and fiber (approx 28 gms per day) http//www.wehealnewyork.org/healthinfo/dietaryfiber/fibercontentchart.html You also need to walk . Ask your DR what you can eat. Good Lux
   — Robert L.

April 14, 2003
I have and I am now eating 1/4 of fiber one cereal everyday, and it is working great, and fills you up also.
   — paulsgirl

April 14, 2003
Many post-ops experience constipation, and there are drugs that you can get from your doctor to help if it is serious. However, if not too serious, try natural methods like prune juice. For me, as long as I eat a few cups of popcorn a few times a week I stay regular. Something else that I discovered recently, cooked green peppers have the same effect!
   — Cindy R.

April 14, 2003
This has been a real challenge for me! I finally, after much trial an error, found a solution my system likes. I eat 1/2 cup of Fiber One cereal each day. It has 14 grams of fiber. I also make sure to drink more than 64 oz of liquid each day. Best wishes in finding your solution! Until I found the solution for me, I was miserable. I even gained weight from the bloating etc. Hang in there.
   — Kim A.

April 14, 2003
I had the worst constipation of my life. I now drink prune juice every day to avoid any problems in the future. So far (5 weeks) it has worked.
   — Suzi C.

April 14, 2003
Someone else mentioned eating sugar free candy. Well, I like the Baskin-Robbins chocolate mint hard candies. I think 5 of them is 20 calories. What a way to go! (Literally!)
   — koogy

April 14, 2003
Make sure you drink your amount of required fluids. Also, keep moving, such as walking. When I have to, I'll take Ducolax tablets (laxative). This is what the hospital suggested before I was discharged. Good luck.
   — Terrie R.

April 14, 2003
Hi! I'm beginning to have that problem despite the fact that I'm drinking water and taking in fiber. I really don't understand what's going on or why, but it's quite uncomfortable. I'd like to see how others reply to your question, Judith. Please let me know when you find out what else we can do. Hopefully we'll get things working as we should. Best to ya!
   — yourdivaness