Question:
constipation
I am 6 weeks post op and am having problems with constipation, can anyone advise me? — patricia M. (posted on June 21, 2001)
June 21, 2001
I drink a tea called Smooth Move and it works wonders! I bought it at the
grocery store. The brand name is Traditional Medicienals (sp). You might be
able to find it at GNC or a health food store. It is safe and gental and
tasts wonderful.
— [Anonymous]
June 21, 2001
Patricia, I also use Smooth Move...and it does work Great. I get it at my
local grocery store....good luck!!
— [Anonymous]
February 15, 2002
I am 2 1/2 years post op and still have constipation problems. What works
well for me is generic Senokot (over the counter). You can get it at any
drug store. It is a fairly small tablet that is a nature veg laxative. It
doesn't cause me any discomfort, just keeps me regular. I take 1 or 2 at
bedtime every night. [email protected]. E-mail anytime. Sincerely,
Cheryl
— Cheryl H.
May 24, 2003
SUGAR FREE CHOCOLATE CANDY WORKS FOR ME.
— deb44m
May 31, 2003
Try postum. It is a coffee substiute with bran
— apri15
July 8, 2003
I am ovre two years post-op and I have problems with constipation. I each a
package of metamucil bars in the morning. I then follow up about a half
hour with water. If you take fiber and do not drink enough water the fiber
can act as a stool hardner and cause a blockage instead of helping things
move along like you want. So I'll tell you, as if you haven't read it
enough, make sure you drink that water.
— Kelly A.
July 8, 2003
LAP RNY 8-28-02. I have had this problem from day 1. I have found that 2
stool softeners at night and adding 1 tbl. Benifiber any drink in the
morning keeps me on a daily routine. That is the only thing that I have
found to be consistant. Yes, salads and popcorn work but I needed something
to live by. check out the library on this site. It is great! -108 lbs.
— Linda K.
July 8, 2003
I was around 6 weeks when I started incorporating one serving of veggies a
day into my diet...a salad, some brussel sprouts - steamed to very
soft...or I might have popcorn (or as another said sugar-free chocolate).
I love variety and didn't want another pill or liquid I HAD to take
everyday.
— [Deactivated Member]
July 8, 2003
a couple spoons of ground flax seed(avail a t any health food store and
many grocery stores will move things along, while adding valuable omega 3
fatty acids to you diet for your heart health
— **willow**
May 16, 2004
I have found that if I add 1 Tbp. Benifiber to a protien drink or cream of
wheat in the morning it keeps me regular. This has been the only think that
works for me.
— dhcstar957
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