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Okay, I have a question about Constipation. I wont get too graphic but ever since I tried adding Protein shakes into my daily diet (I'm on the 6 month supervised diet), I seem to get constipated. I feel like I've tried everything from drinking more Water, adding more Fiber, eating more fruits and veggies, stool softeners and Metamucil. It gets a little better but still there. Anyone else have issues from adding Protein?

And now, I'm worried about how it will be after surgery when it's all about protein.

Any help/insights?

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Each person is different, but I found drinking 6 glasses of crystal light in the morning helped me. yeah, it's a lot of crystal light, but I was working on getting in my 8 glasses of Water each day. I have a cup that holds 3 cups. So I would fill it up twice with crystal light than once with water. It made me regular in the morning. I lucked into something that worked for me. Maybe it would work for you.

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Thanks! I actually just bought some crystal light. At this point, I'll try anything!!!

Thanks for the suggestion. I hope it works for me too!

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No insight for you but I can commiserate. Going through the same thing right now.

It's just the worse feeling ever. Good luck on getting through. :)

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It only gets worse :(

Better to find your "cure" now

Chia seeds, prunes, Fiber gummies

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I have had bowel problems for years, sometimes only going once a month. I can tell what I found that finally worked like a charm and kept me regular like a normal person. I started taking a few tablespoons of mineral oil each night at bedtime. It makes for smooth, easy movements. The oil has no taste and is very inexpensive. I can buy it at the Dollar General. It works better than any laxative I've ever taken, and I've taken them all. Adjust the amount you take according to your needs. Since surgery I only need 1 tbs. I used to take 3.

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Lander,

Thanks for the advice. It feels like I am passing jagged rocks sometimes.

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Better to find your "cure" now

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OMG! That's what I was afraid of. :( Well, I guess that's one good reason for the 6 month supervised diet. Gives me that long to figure out how to cure my Constipation. :)

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I have had bowel problems for years' date=' sometimes only going once a month. I can tell what I found that finally worked like a charm and kept me regular like a normal person. I started taking a few tablespoons of mineral oil each night at bedtime. It makes for smooth, easy movements. The oil has no taste and is very inexpensive. I can buy it at the Dollar General. It works better than any laxative I've ever taken, and I've taken them all. Adjust the amount you take according to your needs. Since surgery I only need 1 tbs. I used to take 3.[/quote']

Thanks!! I'll give it a shot!

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Castor oil (NOT the motor oil lol). I used it to induce my labor. I didn't go into labor, but I **** my brains out all night!! (Sorry for the tmi)

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I've always had slight problems with going to the bathroom. However I have noticed since I've started jogging and doing yoga, I'm suddenly regular.

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I've always had slight problems with going to the bathroom. However I have noticed since I've started jogging and doing yoga' date=' I'm suddenly regular.[/quote']

I've definitely been increasing my exercising gradually so maybe that will help it once I get to regularly working out. :)

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