This has been bothering me now for several weeks, asked at the doc's and got multiple recs from them so I thought I would ask here and see if we can narrow it down.

I went from fairly regular pre surgery to going 4+ days between bowel movements (everybody's favorite topic, eh?) and when things finally move its... in a word, unpleasant.

Is anyone else in a similar position and if so, what do you use to combat the issue?

I tried beneful but it needs 3 times a day and I found that difficult to keep up so never really saw results. I just tried ex lax the last few days and that helps but its not meant to be used more than 1 week at a time, not intended as a habitual usage sort of thing.

What have people tried and what were your results?

Just an update...I went out and bought some prunes after reading this thread the other day. I've been eating about 3 of them a day and I already seem to be much more regular AND I'm not having to take any stool softeners or laxatives! WIN!!!

4oz of Sunsweet Prune Juice Lite has made a difference for me.

I had the same problem after I had the lapband, back in 2008. (I had the band removed in Dec. 2013)

I don't know how you do swallowing capsules, but I swear by this stuff I was recommended to try by a nutritionist. If you search for it on Amazon, search for Aerobic Mag 07. It's basically a big dose of magnesium. I had to take 5-6 capsules at the beginning to get things moving, for about 2 days. Now I take 4 capsules each night. I have a BM every single day now.

TMI warning.... It basically turns your bowels to liquid, but it's NOT diarrhea. There's no cramping, or pain. when you feel the need to go, you just go--and it's done!

I usually got 2-3 times a day now. I used to go, maybe every 4-5 days and it was hard and painful.

I'm scheduled for gastric bypass on Oct. 20th and I am concerned about not being able to take the capsules. But I've heard I might not need to either.

I had the same problem after I had the lapband, back in 2008. (I had the band removed in Dec. 2013)

I don't know how you do swallowing capsules, but I swear by this stuff I was recommended to try by a nutritionist. If you search for it on Amazon, search for Aerobic Mag 07. It's basically a big dose of magnesium. I had to take 5-6 capsules at the beginning to get things moving, for about 2 days. Now I take 4 capsules each night. I have a BM every single day now.

TMI warning.... It basically turns your bowels to liquid, but it's NOT diarrhea. There's no cramping, or pain. when you feel the need to go, you just go--and it's done!

I usually got 2-3 times a day now. I used to go, maybe every 4-5 days and it was hard and painful.

I'm scheduled for gastric bypass on Oct. 20th and I am concerned about not being able to take the capsules. But I've heard I might not need to either.

Well if my brother in law is any indicator after he had his bypass all he had to do to go was eat something sweet and it was off to the races (quite literally)

Ya gotta love this group you can talk about everything and not feel embarrassed.

I have an awesome bran muffin recipe that works wonders in keeping my system moving without over doing the carb intake. I'm a year out and have tried ALOT of different options. For me, chemicals are not a solution. I'm happy to post the Bran Muffin recipe if anyone would like it:)

How does prune juice really taste? I have never tasted it!

Prune juice is sweet and a little like overripe fruit. I like it in small doses which fortunately is all I need.

It's nasty to me. I bought some recently to try after reading these posts. However, I can tolerate it for those great results!

I have an awesome bran muffin recipe that works wonders in keeping my system moving without over doing the carb intake. I'm a year out and have tried ALOT of different options. For me, chemicals are not a solution. I'm happy to post the Bran Muffin recipe if anyone would like it:)

I would love to check it out. Thanks for the offer.

I have an awesome bran muffin recipe that works wonders in keeping my system moving without over doing the carb intake. I'm a year out and have tried ALOT of different options. For me, chemicals are not a solution. I'm happy to post the Bran Muffin recipe if anyone would like it:)

I second that request for your recipe. I can definitely do bran muffins.

Alice Fogel could you post your recipe for bran muffins on this thread or email me duffydionne@comcast.net please?

It's nasty to me. I bought some recently to try after reading these posts. However, I can tolerate it for those great results!

Try a Moroccan recipe for stewing chicken and prunes together. It is delicious!

LOW FAT BRAN MUFFIN RECIPE

Only 80 calories each!

1 cup flour...I use 1/2 flour & 1/2 almond flour or ground almonds

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups bran Cereal

1 1/4 1% milk

1 egg

1/2 cup applesauce

You can add banana, berries, mini chocolate chips...

Bake at 400° for 22 minutes

ENJOY!!

This sounds great!!!

A doctor gave me magnesium citrate last night, I was always regular till my lap band surgery a month ago. This is a quick fix but need to find a more permanent solution. Thanks for sharing.