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11-11-2007, 08:38 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Nov 2006
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|  Chronic Constipation--HELP
I had my rny 10/23/06. Before my surgery, I was regular, and had a BM every morning. Since my surgery, I have suffered from contipation leading to fecal impaction about 5 times (thank God I'm a retired RN and know how to correct it), and hemorrhoids 3 times (ouch)!
I get sufficient calories
I get enough fiber to make 2 grown men proud
I drink plenty of liquids
I exercise reqularly
I do not go but every 2-3 days and only after taking benefiber. And then, omg, someone call the plumber the septic tank needs to be drained again!
The characteristics of the stool has changed too. It has the consistency of we, heavy clay and stinky (not that stool isn't anything other than stinky).
This has got me worried. I worry about having to take fiber even though my diet has a lot of fiber. I worry about the volume, the consistency, the odor, etc., especially since I was so regular before & there seems to be nothing I can do about it.
I tried to do research, but it all seems to address issues I don't have problems with.
I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what to do and ideas on what could have gone wrong to cause my bowls to quit working.
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11-11-2007, 09:47 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,541
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
315 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.0476190476 % % Lost:
I have no idea Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.3305858766 BMI Start:
30.0681666295 BMI Current:
26.6228558699 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I addressed this same issue on Friday with my surgeon, but he kinda thought I was not getting enough water, I do though. Then he said it could be my antidepressants, but I have been on them for years and never had this problem with them before. So he told me to go ahead and use a product like milk of magnesia ect. to help me go, I bought the Smooth Moves tea that has been suggested on here, havent tried it yet, I will tonight.
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11-11-2007, 09:59 PM
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| | Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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BM changes are quite normal for WLSers, actually. Take a look through the index of this forum--Stupid Qs. There are plenty of posts that deal with this. Some posts appear in the gas issues, so be sure to look through both.
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11-12-2007, 07:57 AM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 258
Weight Statistics 2/2/07 Start Date:
2/2/07 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
250 lb Start Weight:
143 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8 % % Lost:
12/31/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.2806752331 BMI Start:
25.3285462333 BMI Current:
23.9115646259 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Miralax works wondefuly. Ive had EXACTLY the same problems. I also up my water from 8 glasses to 10.
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11-12-2007, 10:56 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 3,239
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
267 lb Start Weight:
142 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.8164794007 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index45.8254394531 BMI Start:
24.3715820312 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I second the Miralax. Its really helps alot. ITs a white powder you can add to anything you drink hot or cold. REallys works well. No taste or anything. Good luck. Ive been in your shoes and it isnt fun. It does get better. I still get bouts of it but not as bad anymore.
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11-12-2007, 11:01 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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miralax! miralax! miralax!!!!!
works wonders. no stimulants. and has no taste. you can get it over the counter. i hope you feel better soon 
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11-12-2007, 11:29 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I haven't had the STUCK problem, but the ummm...form is DEFINITELY different. I think it has to do with the drastic changes in our diet..hardly any sugar, starches etc!
I do notice...when I'm stalled, once I'm able to go...the stall unsticks...what's up with that !?!?!?! I normally drink 75-100 ounces of water a day....so I'm know I'm getting plenty of fluid! I may try the miralax to see if I can get it more "regular" (& help with the stalls)....
Do you take it every day? Is it a laxative (as the name suggests?)
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11-12-2007, 11:32 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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i believe it is a laxative. i have only had to take it once. never reapeatedly. it works next day usually for me.
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11-12-2007, 11:35 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
When I get there again Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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No No its a stool softner. But works like a laxitive without all those side effects.
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11-12-2007, 11:47 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Kinda like Surfac Vickie? I know Kenya takes as needed...I didn't know if it was like fiber...something you take to KEEP you regular?
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