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I was sleeved on 2/8. I lost 34 pounds in the first 3 weeks, and things have been going smoothly until the last week. I am severely constipated. So much so, that I have gained back 2 pounds and I cannot even pass gas very easily. I have IBS with Constipation, which I have had since before surgery. I take my prescription Linzess, a stool softener if needed, I have tried drinking Smooth Move tea, taken the prescription gas medicine and taken gas-x strips....all still with no relief. I am desparate, has anyone else ever had this bad a bout of constipation since surgery, and what did you do? Help!

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Can you try old school remedies like warm prune juice? My doctor told me to start on a probiotic with Fiber now to adjust my body...

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I'm not sleeved yet. April 4!!!! But I've been reading here people using Milk of Magnesia. And warm prune juice is a good suggestion too. I had 2-3 prunes to my smoothie every day. Can't hurt.

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Im going to be sleeved 3/21/16 (monday) i have to take MOM starting sat night...so i guess their is a reason

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It is advisable for you to take this Digestic by Mimonis. It is an herbal supplement that helps me in relieving my Constipation problem. It just take me few days and got my normal bowel movement. I am sharing this because I know it can help you also.

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I have IBS w/ Constipation, too. I was on Linzess before surgery, but my dr and I decided to stop it for surgery to see if I could go without it. Now, I'm struggling to get regular. He wants me doing Miralax once a day and Citrucel once a day plus plenty of liquids. It is helping, but still not daily or even close!

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