I am banded and have been for 2 years. I have lost a little over 40 pounds, I am one of the slow losers. Part of the problem is I get so constapated because I am not eating the high fat foods. Eat that, and I am good to go. Eat a lot of fiber and take fiber supplements, nothing. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?

Most definitely, but someone on here may have the answer. Dried apricots. They seem to be helping me, at least for now. I have tried prunes, shredded wheat, and Miralax. I still do the first 2 with the apricots and I don't go every day but it is a lot better. Maybe we just don't eat enough to go every day.

jazie

That is a sore subject for most of us. Ask you doctor. They have things they can prescribe to keep you regulated. I had an xray done and found out that going once a week for me is normal cause I dont consume enough foods to go more than that. Good luck on your journey.

I went to my doctor yesterday and he suggested Miralax. I am taking benefiber and I eat shredded wheat, but that has not helped. It would be okay to just go once a week if it was difficult to even do that. So, hopefully the Miralax will do the trick. I will also tried the dried apricots that were suggested. :thumbup:

I use Miralax only when I need it. I take it at night. I found that there is no gas or bloating with it, and it is tasteless. It is a little more expensive, but well worth it.