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Constipation reason?

Could it be possible I eat too fast and not breaking down food enough. I cut out cheese and stuff that would cause constipation but still have it really bad. All the stool softeners don't work, even tried a lot of mineral oil, no results.

Anyone experience this problem with results?

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Make sure you're drinking enough liquids...dehydration can make it worse.

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Yes, I do drink a lot. Pee all the time, so that part works just fine.

How far out are you? I know I had issues only one day - and I'll be 3 weeks on Tuesday. It was the morning after a day when I was low on fluids. I'd check with your doctor if it continues. There are lots of reasons that could cause it, but you want to make sure you don't have some kind of blockage.

You aren't eating a high volume of food and probably not high fiber. Have you tried Benefiber or Miralax? My surgeon's office says to take something if it's been 3 days but I wait no longer than 2. I find that now that I drink coffee every day and eat a lot of veggies that I am going every day. Also important to say hydrated, as previously mentioned. Exercise helps keep things going, too.

Could it be possible I eat too fast and not breaking down food enough. I cut out cheese and stuff that would cause constipation but still have it really bad. All the stool softeners don't work' date=' even tried a lot of mineral oil, no results.

Anyone experience this problem with results?[/quote']

How far out are you? 3-5weeks? Constipation is something we have all dealt with. It is caused by your diet, lots of Protein with very little or even no fiber. The best thing you can do is stay hydrated, and when you get to 6 weeks start adding chia seed to your shakes. If it gets unbearable between now & then the best solutions are a suppository stool softener or even a fleet enema.

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I'm 3 months out

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Also tried Miralax, had to start doing regular enemas, thats not fun!

04/13/2013..............After surgery, approximately how many calories do you eat per day? We should have around 70 grams of protein correct. Thanks.........Searching

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Yep

Here's what works for me. A piece or two if sugar free candy. Especially the Russell Stover chocolate covered caramels. Only take one piece. Works better than any laxative. Its because of the sugar alcohol.

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I'll try anything

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