Hi! I am awaiting approval for GB and wondering about constipation (I know, ew, sorry). I already have pretty severe constipation, what works after surgery? Might it get worse?

thanks!

Constipation can be a problem after surgery. It can happen if you are not getting in enough daily fluids. If it gets really bad, you will need to unbind yourself. I used a glycerin capsule that I put up my rear end. They work very good but generally you need to attack the problem before you get too bound up. These are some of the suggestions from prior posts for dealing with constipation.

Apples with the skin

Smooth Move Herbal Tea

Prune juice (warmed)

Prunes (4 in the morning and 4 at night)

Magnesium citrate

Insoluble fibers (Garden of Life Raw Fiber or Renew Life Triple Fiber).

Haribo sugar free Gummy Bears (be careful with this one because it can lead to diarrhea)

Aerobic Magnesium 07

Ground Flax Seeds (but don’t try to grind it yourself). Use 2 tablespoons per glass of Water every night before going to bed.

Low Fat Bran Muffin (recipe). 80 calories each

1 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups bran Cereal

1 ¼ cups milk

1 egg

½ tablespoon applesauce

optional: banana, berries, mini chocolate chips

Bake 400° F for 22 minutes

Smooth Move Tea really helps!

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I eat a handful of popcorn. Like the skinny pop brand.

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I use the smooth move herbal tea and it works every time!

Yeah that Magnesium Citrate will do it every time!!

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I've been living with this problem (along with BAD nausea) since my surgery 5 weeks ago. For constipation, I am taking Senna, Colace, Miralax, and Benefiber. I also puree up a banana and throw it into my Protein ice cream. The Smooth Move tea is good too.

Good luck!!

I had issues with constipation for maybe the first three months. I take a stool softener 2 or 3 time a week (I include it with my vitamins), and I haven't had any problems since.

My surgeon said that you can safely take Miralax daily before and after surgery. It is very gentle. Taking a daily stool softener also helps after surgery.

Kjones 1 do you make your Protein use cream and can you all tell me where to get this smooth move tea?

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I take two Mag 07 every night and I go every morning.

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