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 Western New York Member Since: 08/20/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 8/23/07 3:37 pm I'm 28 months post op and in my 28th month of chronic constipation. After trying EVERYTHING else and having nasty, invasive medical tests to rule out physiological reasons, my doctor has prescribed Amitiza. It's not a laxative exactly but it works like one and isn't habit forming and your body doesn't become "used" to it. At least that's what the doctor tells me. I know Zelnorm was taken off the market and I'm a bit leery of trying this at the same time I am desperate to do ANYTHING. Anybody here have experience with Amitiza? |
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 Ft. Leonard Wood, MO Member Since: 06/11/07 [Latest Posts] | corgigal has deleted this message. |
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West Fargo, ND (12/15/06) Member Since: 08/22/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 8/23/07 6:39 pm I have had the same problem and I am only 8 1/2 months out. I was recommend to try Acidophilus to restore normal, healthy bacteria to the intenstine. Since a portion of our intenstine is rerouted. It takes about 2 to 4 weeks to kick in. And since then I have been going daily. And I feel so much better. |
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Ft. Leonard Wood, MO Member Since: 06/11/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 8/23/07 7:59 pm I havne't had my surgery yet but I do take Amitiza. It is very helpful and I have become regular since taking it. It doesn't have the affects of laxatives at all, just helps to regulate. Vanessa |
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 LivingHappy, AL Member Since: 07/29/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 8/23/07 10:11 pm If you are eating very low fat, you may need to add some more healthy fats to your diet. It seems most RNY post-ops who are constipated eat very little fat. |
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