Is laxatives and enemas going to be a permanent part of my life post op?

I was having issues with the same thing starting at about 4 months post op.  Fiber, Magnesium and Miralax never worked for me.   The only thing that has worked for me is taking probiotics. I take Primal Defense Ultra 3x/day and it keeps my gut happy and moving. 

I had the same problem until I added a skinny latte once a day, every day.  I love my coffee and it's made me regular as anything.  Plus, I get 10 grams of protein with every latte

 

 

I make sure to drink plenty, but it does happen sometimes. My weapon of choice is coffee, which my doctor approved for me (and thank god, cause I love the stuff!). That keeps things moving, but sometimes, when it doesn't, a small piece of fruit (some pineapple, a few strawberries) will do the trick. 

For context, I'm 15 months post-op RNY.

I'm three years out and I have had horrible constipation issues.

I take .5 TBSP Miralax daily, drink 8 cups liquid and I'm fine. I also eat 25-35 grams of fibre a day. You will be able to work more on that the further out you are.

My Dr is fine with me taking the Miralax.  I'd be careful about taking too many enemas.

As long as I get my one cup of coffee in each day, I'm fine. I had to take MOM twice in the past 4 months.

I had to add some fats back in ..specifically olive oil. Helped a lot .

I take a capful of miralax in my coffee almost daily..if I dont I have major issues.

I take a tablespoon of generic Benefiber in my decafe every morning. I also do 1 colace with each calcium dose, and make sure my fluid intake us good. I use Vitron C for my iron supplement... which is carbonyl iron. I eat vegetables or fruit with most meals, and my starches are usually multi grain and high fiber (brown rice, high fiber sandwich rounds, etc).

My mother didn't care to know that I miss pooping.

I eat prunes daily. "Sunsweet" has a 60 calorie pack that have 3 in each pack.