I don't mean to sound gross but....

[roundisashape 712]

Good for you for following up on it - I was too embarrassed and ended up with a fissure. Now I take a preventative softener every night and added Fiber gummies and fish oil (probably works on my head more than my bowels, lol) every morning to keep things moving.

It seems trivial, but nothing to mess around with if it goes on too long. Just like the rest of life, it only takes one miserable a$$hole to ruin your whole day.

[jane13 2,256]

I add unflavored Fiber to my smoothie in the morning or my coffee and I have started adding Miralax to a drink at night. The Iron supplements caused "pineapple" problems }

[HealthySandy 0]

First post :-) ...I was sleeved on June 29th... "Smooth Move" All Natural tea works great! Go to your local grocery store and check the health food section. I've found it at Raley's, Bel Air and Sprouts.

[iamjamilyn 58]

I remember adjusting to this change - it is very differnt post op, you will adjust but because your diet is so different, it will be differnt too. I am glad you went to the ER if you had pain and could not see your Dr.

[HealthyJudy 53]

I've been having the same problem. I was told not to take miralex or anything with fiber. I use 3 stool softeners a day plus a med that the doc gave me that helps the bowel absorb Water. When I was in total pain last week I was told to take milk of magnesia. It worked and I felt so much better but I was told not to keep taking it. I am at a high does med but still only going around once every 3 days. At times it is fine and at times it is painful. I know the Protein shakes cause Constipation and it is hard (dare I ay impossible to get in 64 oz of Fluid when my stomach can't hold a lot at once.) Weeks 1 & 2 were easy. I'm finding weeks 3 & 4 much more challenging. I go back to doc again on Friday and hope this gets better.

Please be careful what you take. Lots of the normal constipation remedies are not okay with the sleeve (or at least within months of surgery.)

[chopsitter 30]

I finally went today after a week. Kinda figured it was all due to liquid diet. Passed gas ok, so i figured nature would eventually take course.

[ssflbelle 829]

I haven't had the surgery yet. But I do have the post diet information from the Dr already and it says no coffee or tea for 2 months. How is it that some of you can take the Smooth Move tea? Are you taking this right after your sleeve or several months later? Just a bit confused.

[T.Whitaker 26]

I won't do the Smooth Move tea bc I've tried it pre operatively and got sick. Mineral oil finally did the trick for me!

[rosepose 105]

I haven't had the surgery yet. But I do have the post diet information from the Dr already and it says no coffee or tea for 2 months. How is it that some of you can take the Smooth Move tea? Are you taking this right after your sleeve or several months later? Just a bit confused.

It's an herbal tea not a caffeinated one. I'd clarify that one with your doc myself as I'm finding it MUCH easier to get down peppermint or chamomile tea (unsweetened) than Water these days. It's really helping me stay hydrated.

[ssflbelle 829]

I haven't had the surgery yet. But I do have the post diet information from the Dr already and it says no coffee or tea for 2 months. How is it that some of you can take the Smooth Move tea? Are you taking this right after your sleeve or several months later? Just a bit confused.

It's an herbal tea not a caffeinated one. I'd clarify that one with your doc myself as I'm finding it MUCH easier to get down peppermint or chamomile tea (unsweetened) than Water these days. It's really helping me stay hydrated.

OH Thanks for that bit of info. The Nut did say I could have herbal teas. Something I very seldom have. Is green tea consisted a herbal tea. If it isn't green tea than I usually have black. So I gather black tea is out of the questions for at least 2 months when the surgery happens sometime in 2016

[rosepose 105]

I haven't had the surgery yet. But I do have the post diet information from the Dr already and it says no coffee or tea for 2 months. How is it that some of you can take the Smooth Move tea? Are you taking this right after your sleeve or several months later? Just a bit confused.

It's an herbal tea not a caffeinated one. I'd clarify that one with your doc myself as I'm finding it MUCH easier to get down peppermint or chamomile tea (unsweetened) than Water these days. It's really helping me stay hydrated.

OH Thanks for that bit of info. The Nut did say I could have herbal teas. Something I very seldom have. Is green tea consisted a herbal tea. If it isn't green tea than I usually have black. So I gather black tea is out of the questions for at least 2 months when the surgery happens sometime in 2016

Green tea isn't generally considered an herbal tea as it has caffeine and actually comes from the same plant that black tea comes from. It's just processed slightly differently. Herbal teas can be quite nice. You might check out celestial seasons stuff. You might like it.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I haven't had the surgery yet. But I do have the post diet information from the Dr already and it says no coffee or tea for 2 months. How is it that some of you can take the Smooth Move tea? Are you taking this right after your sleeve or several months later? Just a bit confused.

It's an herbal tea not a caffeinated one. I'd clarify that one with your doc myself as I'm finding it MUCH easier to get down peppermint or chamomile tea (unsweetened) than Water these days. It's really helping me stay hydrated.

OH Thanks for that bit of info. The Nut did say I could have herbal teas. Something I very seldom have. Is green tea consisted a herbal tea. If it isn't green tea than I usually have black. So I gather black tea is out of the questions for at least 2 months when the surgery happens sometime in 2016

Green tea is tea. People call herbal infusions "herbal tea" but they are not actually tea. They are herbs steeped in hot water. Only "tea" is made from the tea plant. Tea is naturally caffeinated (black teas have more caffeine than green teas but they still have caffeine). Caffeine is what we are supposed to avoid immediately after surgery so herbal infusions or "herbal teas" should be ok.

[HealthyJudy 53]

I'm going to check with doc tomorrow about Smooth Move. I know herbal tea is fine but so many things usually used for Constipation are not allowed yet that I want to check this one out before using it. Thanks of the idea.

And, for whoever asked,as far as I know decaffeinated green tea is fine. Problem I have is that I spend all day getting in my Protein Drinks so really no time to drink tea or anything else.

[judyoz 240]

I was always a everyday and least once or twice a day type girl. After my last surgery it was 7 days before I went. Never felt bad. Are you passing gas or in pain? I would wait a bid if your feeling ok. Good luck!

[HealthyJudy 53]

I had one or two really painful days but for the most part I'm just going every 3 days. Not comfortable when I go. But I just remembered something thaI assume is allowed and that really helped me get going again after I had knee surgery -- acupuncture. I had forgotten. And it is a wonderful thing to do after surgery to restore body balance. Can't get an appointment this week but plan to start next week and go for several weeks. I think (and hope) that will be a real help.

The other thing about Constipation is that my weight actually went up today and I did not like that one bit!