Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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bjkordes3 03/28/2013

Ok, so I have stopped taking my iron everyday but am still constipated like nobody's business. Anyone know a good daily fiber pill or drink I can take that wont make my pouch feel too full??? Ill take any suggestions:)

farmgirl392 03/28/2013

I use a powdered fiber, such as Benefiber or Citrucil. I add a bit to my daily protein shake. With that and adequate fluid every day, it keeps me regular. You also may need a stool softener. Check at your pharmacy for one if the fiber isn't enough to get you going. :)

deleted_user 03/28/2013

I take a stool softener twice a day and I take
Miralax when needed. I had that problem really
bad last month and Miralax really helped me.

kellynaylor 03/28/2013

I had a terrible bout with constipation last week. The worst I have had since surgery. I ended up having to use ducalax suppositiries and milk of magnesia for a few days. Miralax my usually go to helper just wasn't working.

I have added prunes to my daily eating plan and I am trying to bump up my fluid intake to see how that works and then if needed I will add some kind of fiber like benefiber or citricul.

deleted_user 03/28/2013

My doc put me on Miralax and then Colase as a regular.... When I am really in trouble I have used OTC Dulcolax for women.... The dosage says 1 to 3.... I have used 3 before and it helped within an hour or so... Hope you feel better soon...

SgtSmith 03/28/2013

I used Benefiber or at least the walmart equivelent right after surgery, It did work some. Now I take stool softeners 3 times a day and eat All Bran daily.
Don't forget to drink lotsa water, that helps too.

deleted_user 03/28/2013

this may sound crazy but i used to get constipation ( real bad and tried every known product on the market , even go lightly did not help) even hospitalized and there drugs did not help me!!!
before my surgery i was a coffee drinker. i am now 2 1/2 post out..

i have to have a starbucks 1/2 or no caff skinny Latte every morning.
if i don't i get constipated, if i try a different type of coffee i get constipated,
they also have a non flavor protein power 10 grams of protein per scoop ( 50.cents per scoop )
so i get a ventti non or 1/2 caff skinny latte with 2 scoops of protein, which means 12 grams with the non fat milk 20 grams with the 2 scoops of protein, = 32 grams of protein, with one drink and i can take a sh....t . if i don't i can't
i hope this helps u

rubymama 03/28/2013

I take Miralax every day. Works better for me than a stool softener. If I skip a day, I pay for it and then things start backing up. Last week in the midst of a back up, I used Smooth Moves tea and it moved things along very nicely and within 24 hours.

kellynaylor 03/28/2013

Dogperson -- Coffee helps me too and I love Starbucks skinny decaf mocha lattes. Yummy

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