Hi I was sleeved 4 weeks ago. I am really having trouble with constipation. I also have IBS so I need something that would not leave me laxative dependent. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Try doing a search. There are several active threads with many helpful tips. It is not uncommon to experience constipation post-op.

My go-to are prunes. I usually will eat about 5.

Several people here also like Smooth Move Tea. I haven't tried it yet, but I've seen it on ebay for less than $7

I am in my 2 week pre-op fast and I can strongly recommend to anyone else starting it. Take benefibre or Metamucil every couple days to keep things moving. Don't know if IBS tolerates it though

They sell Smooth Move in many stores. I bought it at Walgreen's. It has helped me one time, but not others. It is not fun. I was also sleeved almost 5 weeks ago and I am lucky if I "go" at least once a week. I spoke with my doctor and she advised to me to do a capful of Miralax every day and see if that helps.

I was sleeved 7/12 and suffered from constipation for almost 2 years after surgery. I had IBS prior to the surgery. When I began taking juice plus I became regular for the first time since I can remember. It's great for helping get those much needed fruits and veggies in daily. ginaalexander.juiceplus.com

Try taking a probiotic if you're allowed

Hi I was sleeved 4 weeks ago. I am really having trouble with constipation. I also have IBS so I need something that would not leave me laxative dependent. Does anyone have any suggestions?

My wife was sleeved the day before Thanksgiving and her Christmas gift was severe constipation.

Per our team, she had good luck with Aloe juice and making sure she got all of her Water...

She's been fine since, but takes the Aloe every day.

Oh, and she also takes a probiotic every day - but she's done that for years and had been since the day after her surgery. So I'm pretty certain that for her it was the Aloe and making sure she has all her water.

I wish you good luck - I know it's miserable to be stopped up. In the 15 years we've been together, I've never seen her in a more foul mood...

Edited January 17, 201511 yr by Matt_man