Question:
how do i stop it?????

Hi, I ended up in the emergency room in the hospital yesterday, because i hadn't had a bowel movement in 5 days. I was so packed up that the doctor had to help me out. The most pain I ever felt in mylife. I never want this to happen again any suggestion will be very welcome. AT a loss was never constipated until i had surgery post- op 7 weeks. Thanks    — Teresa T. (posted on July 15, 2003)


July 14, 2003
I take one Fiberchoice Sugarfree chewable fiber tablet a day. Without it I would not go to the bathroom for a week. At almost 10 months postop I find if I skip the fiber I am back to being constipated. I hope this helps.
   — ckreh

July 14, 2003
Try Metamucil or Citracel on a regular basis. Sometimes it could be we aren't drinking enough water, exercising, or eating our veggies. Although protein comes first we still need to concentrate on getting in the greens (spinach, collards, mustards, etc.).
   — Starrlina

July 14, 2003
My surgeon prescribes Miralax - it's not a laxative but it keeps you from becoming constipated. It's a powder you mix with any liquid and has no taste at all. It works great. Also, my doctor has me eat GrapeNuts soaked in grape juice every morning. Grapenuts are high in fiber and the grape juice (just enough to soften the cereal) is a natural laxative. I also eat two prunes when I need to.
   — Patty_Butler

July 14, 2003
I understand how you must be feeling. I have always been on the "constipated side" since childhood. One of my fears prior to surgery was constipation. Eeek! It has been almost 5 weeks since my surgery and right away I started sipping prune juice for breakfast. Sometimes before bed, I take benefiber. To my amazement, I haven't been constipated yet! Of course, you need to make sure you are getting your water in throughout the day. My surgeon said that natural laxatives will not work properly if you are not drinking enough liquid - might even make the problem worse. (Cramp City!) Take Care!
   — Kim W.

July 15, 2003
Oh how I feel your pain. Twice now I have gotten so packed I was *sreaming* for someone to take me to the ER. The pain was so bad it made WLS seem like a walk in the park. And to add insult to injury, it happened even though I have lots of fiber in my diet such as oatmeal, fresh fruits and veggies. I have found that if I take 2-3 Colace pills a day I do go more often (every other day). If I skip 1 day, I can take it to the bank I will stop up. Its weird but I NEVER got constipated until after WLS. ~Sidney~ Open RNY 10-23-02 down 100+ and counting
   — Siddy I.

July 15, 2003
try senna tea its also called smooth move. HA! it will help keep you regular. I know what your going through. I had to change my vitamins and drink lots more water. but the senna should help. longs, has it most places do.
   — Joan W.

July 15, 2003
I make a yummy protein/fiber bar with protein powder and unsweetend chocolate and extra fiber All Bran and have one or two a day to prevent problems.
   — koogy

July 15, 2003
Drink tons of water- thats the most important ingrediant to keep those bowels healthy. And I have a cup or two of popcorn most nights. Corn is a natural laxative and works like a charm for me.
   — Cindy R.

July 15, 2003
I swear by Benefiber. It mixes into liquids or soft foods completely--no grit or funny taste. Four tabelspoons a day does the trick for me. My dietitian also told me to eat sauteed onions once in a while, that they will help keep you regular.
   — Vespa R.

July 15, 2003
Be careful with Citricel. I used it and got even worse. I drink plenty of fluids to counteract it but no luck. Add a little fat to your diet and ask the Dr if you can lay off the iron supplemenmts foe awhile. It's a miserable feeling. I was there.
   — Fixnmyself

July 15, 2003
I must agree with Vespa. I use 2 tablespoons of Benefiber mixed with 8 ounces of liquid everyday and it keeps me very regular. I did not want to start taking laxatives because we can become dependent on them. The Benefiber is great. It's tasteless and does not get clumpy at all. Please try it.
   — Kristen S.

July 15, 2003
Hi, I have had this same problem and geezzz you're not kidding how HORRIBLE that is, I've had the blockage thing before and would rather give birth again!!!!! Anyways, you got alot of great answers but one thing that was not on there that saved me was my surgeons office called in a prescription Iron that is absorbed a little differently and it really works!! I've not been blocked again since:) I must admit I was really kinda mad when I found out about this from the nurse when I called her in such agony, I mean why don't they just order this BEFORE???? why wait til this happens for Gods sake!!! she said because its " kindof expensive" wellllllll I was using the iron from walmart before that was around 20 dollars for a large box and this one now is 5 dollars since its generic and I have a prescription plan that covers it so that did not help curb my irateness at all. Why not call your surgeon and ask them to call it in for you, its called FOLTRIN which is generic for TRINSICON (brand) good luck!!!!!
   — Lori M.

July 15, 2003
Please don't wait that long to do something. Impaction are vary dangerous. If you haven't gone in 2 days do somthing about it. The supplements exspecially the iron will cause constipation, but these are important for good healh. There are many good suggestion posted here. I work for a chiropractor and he gives his patients a product called chiro-cleanse it works fantastic it is a tea. Our patients love it. Hope this helps.
   — Toni R

July 16, 2003
My doctor suggested Senekot S.....but buy the generic version, alot cheaper...I get mine at Rite Aid. And it does work !
   — Sissy I.




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