Hi, All! I was wondering if any of you can recommend an efficient but gentle laxative.

For a while it was hard to get regulated. I drank epson salt with warm Water - it is gross but gentle and efffective. Then on recommendation of another sleeve sister I bought Fiber Choice and started eating couple tablets daily to get more fiber. I started going every day and eased off of them. I will chew one now on days when I feel I might be heading towards constipation but I don't wait until it is there.

Once after sleeve I was so constipated that I felt like I was trying to shit a glue stick out my rear end. It was so awful I thought I might have to go to doctor, but the epson water did the trick and I learned I needed more fiber.

I love fiber choice bc it doesn't taste like medicine.

For a while it was hard to get regulated. I drank epson salt with warm Water - it is gross but gentle and efffective. Then on recommendation of another sleeve sister I bought Fiber Choice and started eating couple tablets daily to get more fiber. I started going every day and eased off of them. I will chew one now on days when I feel I might be heading towards constipation but I don't wait until it is there.

Once after sleeve I was so constipated that I felt like I was trying to shit a glue stick out my rear end. It was so awful I thought I might have to go to doctor, but the epson water did the trick and I learned I needed more fiber.

I love fiber choice bc it doesn't taste like medicine.

After my initial bad experience about 11/2 weeks post op, I began adding benefiber to my drinks 1-3 times a day. I now go regularly every 2-3 days w/o pain. I also found it was important to get 60+ oz of fluids to prevent painful bms.

Very weird coincidence! I have been battling this for a while now -- just talked about it on my vlog -- yes, I have no issues with embarrassing things But I took metamucil (yes, nasty) and then one of those "help you go" yogurts and put a bunch (2 Tbsp) of fiber in it (read flax seed, bran, etc.) and then drank some coffee (I am allowed now) -- and I was victorious!

Because we are so focused on Protein, we forget that we need to still get some fiber in -- so whatever works for you -- just be REALLY careful of laxatives -- they can do real damage to your plumbing!

Colace (docusate sodium) is an effective, gentle stool softener that can help keep things moving.

I am very adamant about fiber, even to the point where I try to advocate it as much as possible. I strive for NO LESS than 14g fiber per day. Hi Protein diets are all well and good, but not when it comes to negating a prime nutrient our bodies absolutely needs - and that is fiber. Believe me, if you aren't going then you are holding on to pounds worth of poop!! So, going daily will keep you lighter just as good as Hi Protein.

I go every single day. Some days its not all that great but I still go, and I won't change a thing.

Fiber Choice chews are really good. They are not bad in carbs as compared to some chews. I also have one thing a day that supplies a hefty dose, such as Hi Fiber oatmeal or Fiber One chew bars. Drinking more than your daily minimum (64 oz.) Water also is a must!

Miralax is the best in my opinion. I would add it to 4oz of grape juice, let it sit out for about 10 minutes. There is no texture, no grit, and it's super gentle and I never got any horrible side effects when I used it.

Thank you so much! I will try Miralax first and then up my fiber. I know I will be lighter on my feet soon!

Thank you so much! I will try Miralax first and then up my fiber. I know I will be lighter on my feet soon!

I've never tried Miralax but I have heard it works well as kinda the Johnny on the Spot thing. However yes, start up on your daily fiber intake as best you can and you shouldn't experience this anymore. Hopefully anyway, as I'm not foolish enough to think this won't happen to anyone who really is still doing their daily fiber!!!

Another vote for Miralax. It really mixes well with anything, even Water and my doctor says it can be used every day.

I don't use it every day, and when I do, I only use half the amount. I do take colace every day too. I also try to remember to mix a little Fiber one Cereal with my yogurt cause I do think natural fiber is the best way to go. Our bodies require fiber and it's hard to get on a high Protein diet.

Miralax does work but I can taste it, so I just don't prefer it. Now that I finally got my fluids and exercise going, colace is all the extra "umph" that I need to help keep things soft :-)

I love Miralax too! It works very well. And it disovles completely and has no taste. I also add benefiber to my fluids every day. The benefiber disolves well too and has no taste or texture. I don't add the miralax everyday unless I am having a really bad week in the poo department

For a while it was hard to get regulated. I drank epson salt with warm Water - it is gross but gentle and efffective. Then on recommendation of another sleeve sister I bought Fiber Choice and started eating couple tablets daily to get more fiber. I started going every day and eased off of them. I will chew one now on days when I feel I might be heading towards constipation but I don't wait until it is there.

Once after sleeve I was so constipated that I felt like I was trying to shit a glue stick out my rear end. It was so awful I thought I might have to go to doctor, but the epson water did the trick and I learned I needed more fiber.

I love fiber choice bc it doesn't taste like medicine.

I'm sorry, but you seriously made me LOL about the shit the glue stick! :lol:

Ya Im there right now I hurt so bad can I take maylax anything!

I'm having issues myself. Before surgery, I was regular...everyday and sometimes twice. Now, I'm constipated as hell. I have been adding benefiber to my protein drinks and pericolace. Then the benefiber didn't seem like it was doing anything so I stopped it. Needless to say, I screwed myself and am painfully backed up. Glue stick..lol.....it's more like a rock with spikes trying to come out of your ass!! It's pretty damn horrible....trying regular coffee right now to see if it will stimulate it outta there. I am going to have to try those chewable fiber tablets and see if they work any better. I used Miralax when I was pregnant....works well. The pericolace is a stimulant/softener and what my Doc. recommended. This is all a trip isn't it?