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c86mc    24

c86mc
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Gross topic, I know.. but did any of you have problems with bowel movements? And if so what's the best remedy? I've tried prune juice and milk of magnesia.. but it's not going very well..

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Djmohr    6,965

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How far out from surgery are you?

I had RNY and Constipation is a constant companion since surgery. My doctor put me on Linzess and it really truly helps. I did not start that though until i was post op a year and still having trouble with it.

There are times even with the Linzess that I have to take a stool softener with laxative but that is maybe once a month or so.

Prior to RNY I always had the other problem......and i have decided I would much rather have the other problem than constipation.

That is about the only negative thing for me post RNY and I am 28 months post op and it is not that difficult for me to deal with.

If you are newly post op, I would give the surgeon a call and ask for the best remedy for you. I know mine had me using Milk of Magnesia and even suppositories when it got really bad. I went 10 days post op before I was able to go and only with the help of the items mentioned.

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jhmingo    8

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Try taking ducolax

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pvechiola    195

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Gross topic, I know.. but did any of you have problems with bowel movements? And if so what's the best remedy? I've tried prune juice and milk of magnesia.. but it's not going very well..

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I'm not sure if you have a dollar tree store, I struggle with Constipation since forever I use the laxative from dollar tree and I take a few about every few days they really help and they're only a dollar.

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pvechiola    195

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Gross topic, I know.. but did any of you have problems with bowel movements? And if so what's the best remedy? I've tried prune juice and milk of magnesia.. but it's not going very well..

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I'm not sure if you have a dollar tree store, I struggle with Constipation since forever I use the laxative from dollar tree and I take a few about every few days they really help and they're only a dollar.

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I also tried all the Metamucil crap and m.o.m. and sennakot, the little laxative works wonders

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Gross topic, I know.. but did any of you have problems with bowel movements? And if so what's the best remedy? I've tried prune juice and milk of magnesia.. but it's not going very well..

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Ask your Dr to give you liznese not correct spelling

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Travelher    915

Travelher
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Miralax over here as well. 1/2 cap every day

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James Marusek    5,244

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Several months after my surgery, I developed severe Constipation. The kind where you do not have a bowel movement for 7 days. When you get this bound up, sometimes the only cure to free yourself up is to use a glycerine suppository which you have to insert up your rear end. That is the only way to free yourself.

Constipation can be caused by a lack of fluids. So make sure you are meeting your daily Fluid requirements.

The following are some examples of what individuals on this website reported to use to combat constipation during past threads.

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
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.
Bowel Clear (herbal blend)
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

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mmelissab    14

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Im usine extra strength exlax. The Constipation is awful

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