lsykes6266

I'm doing fine in every area but one... I'm constipated to the point I can go a week without moving my bowels... I know it's the Iron supplements making me constipated. So, what is a person suppose to do? I have to have my iron to stay healthy and I have to be able to move my bowels to also stay healthy. I take 3 OTC colace (maximum OTC dosage) every day in hopes of being able to "go". I wonder if i can possibly take more than 3. I've tried Miralax too. I constantly sip on my Water all throughout the day. I drink about 50-60 ounces a day.... some days more. I'm absolutely frustrated and i have contacted my surgeon's office and to be honest as good as they were before the surgery now it feels like they don't want to be bothered so i'm not sure if i need to go see my pcp or try something else before i do. Any and all suggestions welcome.

I had gastric bypass August 1st. That first week was tough, but as soon as they let me have "pudding consistency" foods my energy level shot up. I am not having any trouble whatsoever eating. Nothing I've eaten makes me nauseated. During that first week of Clear liquids i lost 17 pounds and now I'm averaging about 3 pounds per week... which is fine... I'm still losing. Out of all the people I know that have had the surgery i seem to be the only one who hasn't struggled in some shape/form/fashion with eating/nausea. I know It sounds ludicrous to worry but i had this surgery to gain control of my health and I don't want to fail. It seems to easy compared to everyone elses stories... Has anyone else had this experience?