I'm not using the restroom daily, I started soft food on Monday and have not used the restroom since Sunday. I have only been able to eat soft fruit and veggies, meat upsets my stomach. I am still not doing number two.

I struggle with that. I started chewing the benefiber tablets every day. I upped it to 3 a day and it solved the problem. I read on here somewhere that 'probiotic pearls' help with digestive upsets, getting some shipped to me. And drink lots of water!

Oops, not Benefiber, it is fiber choice. Benefiber didn't help me at all...

Take a stool softener daily for a while, it'll help get you back on track. Also, if it's been since Sunday, I'd take one by tomorrow or Friday because it can be a nightmare if you go too long without going. Trust me!

I ate prunes daily for about 4-6 weeks....after that time I pretty much went back to my normal self.

I still suffer from this problem. First, don't wait too long or you'll need a laxative instead of a stool softner. I take Benefiber. I mix a tablespoon in my first shake in the morning and then in my water at night. It seems to be helping.

I have always had constipation issues, and I try and keep tabs on how long I go. When I hit day 3, I try and take something gentle like a stool softener, but when I hit day 5, I have to take Milk of Magnesia, which works wonders! I would talk to your doctor if it continues and see what the recommend!

Constipation. Nope. All i need to do is eat something or drink something with "real" sugar in it and i'm ALL set. sorry tmi

I had the same problem and my doctor gave me liquid senna.... that got things back on track!!!! No I use the bathroom more frequently

Thanks for all the great suggestions.

I also am having some issues and am just on pre-op diet. I am getting plenty of protein and fiber per day, so I purchased the probiotic pearls last night and will see if those help. I also bought a little milk of magnesia because it is definitely not an enjoyable feeling!