Watermelon Saved The Day

[BOB052212 22]

If you are struggling with Constipation eat a watermelon all through the day I've been backed up since surgery, normally would have popped dulcolax, but kinda scared since I'm 9 days out, woke up this morning and it literally all came out, sorry if I grossed anyone out, LOL. Water is the key when it comes to constipation, just remember to chew chew chew, by the time I swallow it's liquified, watermelon is 92%.water for those who can't seem to get the 64 oz's in.

[shues138 35]

I've been banded since 2007 and still have this problem! My co-worker gave me chia seeds (yes like chia pet lol) and they are suppossed to help with getting things going in that area. She got a big bag at a really expensive grocery store in the city we work in for $6.00 so it's probably less expensive elsewhere, she puts about a tablespoon or so in her Water.

I haven't tried it yet, I will later on today and let you know how it tastes and if it works.

Constipation sucks!

[BOB052212 22]

Never heard of that before, but will research it and possibly try it, just would hate to have a chia growing inside of me....lol, but let me know if it works for you.

[BOB052212 22]

Never heard of that before, but will research it and possibly try it, just would hate to have a chia growing inside of me....lol, but let me know if it works for you.

[BOB052212 22]

Never heard of that before, but will research it and possibly try it, just would hate to have a chia growing inside of me....lol, but let me know if it works for you.

[goddesscordelia 30]

Haha... Chia is super healthy and will not turn you into a chia pet. I also make home made cannelloni bean dip and eat it with whole grain crackers for a Fiber boost.

-Cordelia, banded 1/08

[shy2012 43]

Flax seed ( powder form) and psyllium husk added to shakes, smoothies or food helps also!

[kah1213 311]

Why can't we take a laxative pill? Everyone suggests MoM or benefiber or other things, but not a regular laxative in pill form. I was just banded Tuesday, so I'm still new!

[Quilting Bee 2 0]

I've been banded since 2008 and still have that problem. I use a stool softner from Walgreen's or Wal-Mart every night. This was recommended by my doctor right after I started having problems. Don't let it go to long before you do something, it can really make you miserable.

[kels764 0]

Yes like the above post says, don't let Constipation go too long!! I had my surgery in December (around the 17th?) 2009 and hadn't taken a poo and went to the emergency room in January 2010 for an impaction! They did X-rays and the doctor told me I was, well, full of sh*t! Enemas every 4 hours is not fun! I still go many days without a bm but end up doing a laxative.

[judych 225]

If you are struggling with Constipation eat a watermelon all through the day I've been backed up since surgery, normally would have popped dulcolax, but kinda scared since I'm 9 days out, woke up this morning and it literally all came out, sorry if I grossed anyone out, LOL. Water is the key when it comes to constipation, just remember to chew chew chew, by the time I swallow it's liquified, watermelon is 92%.water for those who can't seem to get the 64 oz's in.

thanks for this. im two months out and having big issues still.