Hi guys! I don't know if this is TMI (too much information), but I felt the need to ask! I was banded on March 12, 2012 and have really had no problems except for minor port area pain when I'm over working my self...oh yeah and every now and twice now I've gotten a small stomach ache when I eat. I get my first fill next Thursday.

My question is: Has anyone else become a little irregular? I've been like clockwork since I was a teenager and me not feeling the urge to go has begun to interfere with my morning weigh ins. Just 2 pounds, but this early in the game for me....every pound counts!

Has this happened to anyone else after "the band?" And if so, what can I do? Activia, laxative? I'm clueless!

Thanks!

I'd try a water-soluble fibre supplement. I have IBS, and this one has been a godsend:

http://www.helpforibs.com/shop/suplmts/acacia.asp

It dissolves clear and lump-free in to liquids, it doesn't gel, and it doesn't give me gas either. I think Benefibre is the same type of thing, but it seems much more expensive to me.

I'd try a water-soluble fibre supplement. I have IBS, and this one has been a godsend:

http://www.helpforib...lmts/acacia.asp

It dissolves clear and lump-free in to liquids, it doesn't gel, and it doesn't give me gas either. I think Benefibre is the same type of thing, but it seems much more expensive to me.

Thank you!

Just make sure to gradually increase how much you take, or it can cause the constipation to get worse. And as always, lots and lots of water!

_{I had that issue early on as well. You might want to try Milk of Magnesia, it really helped me. I still have to take it now and then because of the lach of fiber in this diet causes issues once in awhile.}

I had/have the same problem. I take 5 to 6 chewable fiber pills a day. You are eating less so, less in=less out

I asked my doctor about the same problem. I thought he'd say to take fiber pills or stool softner, but all he said was to drink lots and lots of water.

Taking a fibre supplement is a good idea but also less in equals less out.

I am having the same problem rt now I was told to get and take some Mira Lax