So I stopped taking my calcium citrate recently because it gives me such horrible constipation (sorry for the TMI). My doctor was not please so I am now taking it again daily, but the constipation has returned. I've looked into taking a daily stool softener, but the only ones I can find are gelcaps which we can't take after the sleeve. Does anyone have any recommendations? I want to take my vitamins, but cannot handle this bowel issue. Any recommendations would be appreciated!!

Mirlax???

I use Colace, It was recommended on my program through Kaiser Fremont Bariatrics department. It works well for me. It's important to drink enough Water with a stool softener. It works by drawing extra Fluid into the colon.

Lynda

I take fiber gummies. They seem to help as long as I get lots of water in. When my water is not so good, I struggle with the same issue.

I tried and could not use calcium citrate either due to horrible constipation and headaches. My doctor was not sure why it would cause the headache, but it was too coincidental that I'd get a raging headache within an hour of taking the citrate EVERY time. I switched to New Chapter brand limestone based calcium and have been happy ever since and my levels are just fine. It's very important to calcium absorption to take with Vitamin D, plus some other critical vitamins and minerals. If you incorporate milk (diary, almond, rice, etc) and green leafy veggies into your diet, you'll be sure to get enough.

Lynda,

Do you use the 100 mg capsules? I just picked them up today so I'm hoping they work. They look like gelcaps, but I'm assuming they are okay if your program recommended them.

Thanks!!

I use Colace, It was recommended on my program through Kaiser Fremont Bariatrics department. It works well for me. It's important to drink enough Water with a stool softener. It works by drawing extra Fluid into the colon.

Lynda

Hi Astambo,

Yes, I do use the 100 mg gel caps. I take them as recommended on the label. I usually take one at night and then one in the morning and at night till things work their way out. Usually do not have to take more than three.

Lynda

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Yes, I do use the 100 mg gel caps. I take them as recommended on the label. I usually take one at night and then one in the morning and at night till things work their way out. Usually do not have to take more than three.

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Thank you so much for the help!!

Suppositories ?

My nut suggested mixing benefiber into protein shakes. I'm finding the protein shakes alone tend to constipate me -- not cool! Kind of nervous about how things will be after I'm sleeved and drinking lots of protein with lots of vitamin pills =\