I was wondering if anyone other sleevers had issues with constipation, I was sleeved on June 21st and have been barely having bowel movements, I'm not uncomfortable yet, I tried colace without much success, I am still on mostly soft foods and liquids . The solid food and sometimes even my meds make me vomit .

Oh goodness, I remember those days! I was so uncomfortable, it was just awful. The only thing that worked for me was Milk of Magnesia, I think it may have save my life, LOL!

Oh goodness, I remember those days! I was so uncomfortable, it was just awful. The only thing that worked for me was Milk of Magnesia, I think it may have save my life, LOL!

does that mean it gets better? PLEASE say it is so!

Oh goodness' date=' I remember those days! I was so uncomfortable, it was just awful. The only thing that worked for me was Milk of Magnesia, I think it may have save my life, LOL![/quote']

Milk of Magnesia worked wonders for me too! It didn't cause painful cramping either. Just stay home after you take it for awhile. Best a night I think

Great suggestions, I'm four weeks post-op and suffering from constipation. Sound like I need fiber and milk of magnesia:)

I saw something today that Dr. Oz says to drink aloe juice... Also might try taking out lactose... Many people do not realize this can be a symptom of lactose intolerance.

I had terrible problems at first...as in poop getting stuck 1/2 in 1/2 out and extricating pain, MOM was such a help and gave me explosive...but so well relieving diarrhea . Maintenance is 2 colace, 6 psyllium Fiber gal caps and a touch of miralax.b. psyllium is really for cholesterol.

I was wondering if anyone other sleevers had issues with constipation' date=' I was sleeved on June 21st and have been barely having bowel movements, I'm not uncomfortable yet, I tried colace without much success, I am still on mostly soft foods and liquids . The solid food and sometimes even my meds make me vomit .[/quote']

I was sleeved on 5/30/12 and I am dealing with that too still!! My nutritionist told me its the Protein shakes and that I don't drink enough Water. But I try to eat fiber rich foods, such as... Prunes. And I even started drinking " Smooth moves" tea. I sometimes go 3 or 4 days without a BM and then it's a major ordeal even then. its very uncomfortable and probably not healthy. I'm so glad you asked that question! At least you're not alone .

I was sleeved April 27th. I was still having problems then Saturday I made a smoothie with a protein shake, Greek yogurt and strawberries. And I had cherries for a snack. I went 6 times Sunday morning. Haven't gone since I tried Miralax again last night. MOM helped me too but my doc likes Miralax.

I use Miralax, nearly nightly.

Do you use the full cap dosage?