Hello so I haven't seen a lot of posts on this but I have been very gassy since surgery also have issues going number 2 and I do take stool softeners but is anyone else really gassy? I even take gas x and I feel like it helps for a little while it's just uncomfortable. Sorry if this sounds whiny.

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I was constipated for the first 8 weeks. It made me feel bloated. I tried stool softeners and Benefiber with no success. I take Miralax every morning, one cap full. And it works like a charm. Regular bm's, and my tummy is no longer bloated. You might feel gassy because of the constipation. Try Miralax for a couple of weeks and see how you feel. It has been a Godsend for me because I was so miserable before.

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I tried miralax I can't get it down sadly, it physically makes me sick. I've been trying to drink apple juice my NUT approved to try to help get some Fiber in me but I'm not having much luck.

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I mix the Miralax in a cup of coffee every morning. I can't even taste it. What did you mix it in? You can put it in any beverage.

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I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery. I hit a couple bouts of severe constipation along the way. What worked for me was eating an apple a day just before bedtime. But it was very important to eat the skins also.

One of the things that can cause constipation is dehydration. So if you are not getting in enough fluids then increase your uptake.

Constipation come up often on this board. Here are some of the past recommendations:

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