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People the consipation is real. Green veggies or no green veggies, Fiber or no fiber, laxative or no laxative. The struggle is soooooo very real. What can I do to get some kinda regular???? Hell I will settle for once or twice a week!!

Miralax regimen. It's gentle enough to be taken very regularly. It has saved me.

I second @Queen ApisM. I take Miralax almost every day (except lately I've been having diarrhea for some reason). You can't just take it once; it takes a few days to start working. The one thing about Miralax is you need to be hydrated really. I find it's least noticeable in Hot Drinks or room temp drinks, and not water! If your drink is cold, it needs to be stirred longer.
If it's been a few days since you've pooped, consider a glycerin suppository. I had to do that a few times right after surgery. Not fun, but worked in about 30 minutes.
We just can't eat enough fiber to make a difference, and sometimes the fiber drinks aren't very helpful for post-surgery.
Also, some people like magnesium citrate. I didn't find that to be as helpful as the Miralax.

Prune juice... My God the mistake i made one day drinking that for the first time because i thought it tasted good... lol

Agree with everything @lizonaplane said. I have a regimen for Miralax - every other day. If things are really regular I will extend to 1x every three days but find every other works well without getting too far the other direction! I also agree on the hot drinks. I mix it in tea and it dissolves immediately, no flavor, it's great. I would try it out and if you like it, you can get large containers of generic Miralax at costco or any of those club-type stores.

Early out I had to use the soluble fiber in my crystal light every morning. Walmart generic for benefiber.

Yep - I've taken a capful of Miralax every morning for the last six or so years. It usually does the trick - although still maybe once a month or so I'll get backed up - but a night or two of milk of magnesia will usually fix that. My doctor said daily Miralax is fine, but check with yours just in case.

Like everybody else said, Miralax is your friend. I got lucky and didn't have any Constipation.

Yes, you can also take half-doses, or twice a day if you really need to. If you start getting diarrhea, be even more careful about keeping hydrated.
I work in cancer research and it's safe enough to give to kids with cancer, so it's pretty low risk (but talk to your doctor to be sure!).
Also, coffee does the trick for me sometimes! And my surgery center said drinking enough fluids and being more active help.

I am 8 weeks post op. I've lost 42 lbs. I am now at a stall weight which is fine I guess, I've read serveal post that say this stall is just temperary so I'm trying to remain optimistic. My biggest problem is "food". Nothin goes down right and nothing feels good in my stomach. I'ts very discouraging. And I miss the satified feeling you get when you eat something really good. Everything I try to eat taste okay but not good. Plus I get really full really fast.

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I am 8 weeks post op. I've lost 42 lbs. I am now at a stall weight which is fine I guess, I've read serveal post that say this stall is just temperary so I'm trying to remain optimistic. My biggest problem is "food". Nothin goes down right and nothing feels good in my stomach. I'ts very discouraging. And I miss the satified feeling you get when you eat something really good. Everything I try to eat taste okay but not good. Plus I get really full really fast.

My biggest fear is the stall im 8 weeks post Op, I have lost 42lbs and now I fear im stuck. Lord just help me get outta the two hundreds please!!

I am 8 weeks post op. I've lost 42 lbs. I am now at a stall weight which is fine I guess, I've read serveal post that say this stall is just temperary so I'm trying to remain optimistic. My biggest problem is "food". Nothin goes down right and nothing feels good in my stomach. I'ts very discouraging. And I miss the satified feeling you get when you eat something really good. Everything I try to eat taste okay but not good. Plus I get really full really fast.

It seems very odd that you are in pain at 7 weeks out. You should be healed. Did you have any additional surgery ? hernia ? Have you done anything too strenuous?
I think you need to speak to a doctor asap . Try your own, 111 or go to the A and E. Sorry to be negative but you shouldnt be in agony