Haven't been regular since my banding. My doctor recommended Milk of Mag as needed ... but I would rather move everyday, rather than resort to a super laxative when I have to. Any suggestions out there? All this protein protein protein makes some unhappy guts.

Not gross at all, a very common problem. For me, personally, milk of magnesia really worked, I took one dose and it got things moving and I was fairly regular after that. You can also try a stool softener, that helps as well.

Stool softness didn't work for me. I do miralax as needed. Takes a little to kick in but it's real good. Plus my surgeon told me to start taking magnesium every day and fiber

I hear you, Band Sister. Still don't have this figured out. Drinking Smooth Move tea is helping (by Celestial Seasonings -- sold in our regular grocery store in the Wild Harvest section) but I don't want to have to rely on laxative tea. I am less than a month out and I think I'm still adjusting. Have had beets, steamed -- good food for me even though no protein. Tricky, this one! Not having much food by comparison. Colon is wondering what the heck is going on. Well, we are getting thin, that's what. I have Milk of Mag but yuck. And too violent. I will be watching this thread for sure!

I have prescriptions for colace and miralax and take them both every day.

Good luck, feel better.

My gastroenterologist told me that MiraLax is the safest laxative to use on a regular basis. Regarding Milk of Mag, other than once in awhile, he says it's not good for you. MiraLax really works wonders for me, but it does take a couple of days to kick in.

Chia seeds!! I try to add a Tablespoon to yogurt or something everyday. They help produce a soft, bulky stool everyday.. Plus lots of antioxidants, too. You can find them at a nice grocery store or a health food store.

i had the worst constipation in the world after surgery. what worked for me is miralax in the morning with coffee and 2 ducolux in the evening if i didn't go during the day. now i don't work so don't have to worry when things get going but these 2 things have been a life saver for me.

Thank y'all for your postings! Very helpful!!! I am definitely hitting the drug store today! Miralax is top on the list! And I actually have chia seeds from one of my many fad diets ... adding that today. Going to have to make sure I have some sort of ruffage every day with meals. As always ... Thankful for this site and all the experiences of others helping me along the journey!

Following.... I have been having a terrible time ;( Feel like crap... Literally

I've taken the Miralax every day since I made this posting (3 days) and have added chia seeds to Breakfast and THANKFULLY all appears to be moving normally again. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply!

I had the problem as well. I started blending fruit into my Protein shakes and now I am more regular but still not every day.

Benefiber powder. One tablespoon works wonders. No after taste, I get the generic kind at walmart.