So today is my 2 month post op and I ahve been constipated for 7 days and yes I understand it's common but geez it's sucks! I read some post early and decide to join the advised posted was vry helpful lot's of feed back on how to handle the issue!

This issue is my only regret. My doctor recommended MiraLax, but I wish I could drink a big glass of Metamucil...that would do the trick, but it wouldn't fit in my sleeve. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Have you tried prune juice? Unlike other methods, it's natural and effective... I also read a post on here by someone who adds MiraLAX to her Premier Protein shake every morning (which is her breakfast pretty much) and that works for her. Hope this helps.

My program recommends Benefiber or the store brand equivalent.

Thank you all for being my sounding board feeling better this morning and 2 pounds less! lol I did find and over the counter chewable Fiber supplement which is also sugar free! It's Walmart equate brand and it's compared to Fiber Choice. It's taken a few days to work but I feel so much better now!

I did think about adding benifiber to my Protein shakes but it alters the taste and it's a lot to drink so these chewable fiber supplements I think are my ticket to staying regular plus walking my daily two miles around the park! lol

Cheer's

Lucy, try Miralax in your shakes. It has no taste. I'm going to have to find those chewable fiber supplements.....

Drink some prune juice every day or every other day you don’t always go but it sure helps keep things moving!

Ok, I have a question. I am one week post op....I have not "gone" since before the surgery, is this normal? should I be worried? I mean I know nothing is going in so I guess there is nothing to come out. Just wondering.

Ok' date=' I have a question. I am one week post op....I have not "gone" since before the surgery, is this normal? should I be worried? I mean I know nothing is going in so I guess there is nothing to come out. Just wondering.[/quote']

I think it is pretty normal. I was told not to expect anything for 5-6 days. Keep drinking Water and try for a brisk 20 minute walk every day to get things moving.

Um well if there just Clear liquids, Jello and whey Protein shakes going into your system you should have some movement; however, your body is in shock and in healing mood so yes, it's normal.

However, I did take laxitive after surgey per my Doc instructions to avoid strain and to much backage becuase your still consuming 60 grams of protein a day in liquid form.

So I would go with how you feel I was really in pain and maybe my issue or more individual than as a general role becuase prior to surgery I was irregular.

Hope this helps!

I tried most, if not all of what has been previously mentioned. NOTHING helped, not really......for some reason I realized I needed insoluable (sp?) fiber.....the absolute best thing I've found is Whole Wheat Shredded Wheat. I eat it dry as a snack, 1/2 cup once a day, if I need or want another snack, a nice crunchy one, I'll eat another half cup. It's changed my life!!! Once in a while I'll eat it as a cereal, but with milk I can only eat a fourth cup. Good luck, I hope this helps!!

Miralax in the beginning...and oatmeal every few days now that I eat like a normal person.

~Cheri

I've fought it all my adult life, just got worse post-op. Mirilax works for me too, although I started using Chia seeds, 2 teaspoons at lunch in a SF pudding and 2 teaspoons at supper with a yogurt. It's been wonderful.

Milk of magnesia works really well for me and I never have had cramping with it.