constipation

sidneystuart
on 2/25/12 1:47 am

how do we get fibre? are people constipated a lot, although i imagine not too much waste from 800 calories!

kimbethin
on 2/25/12 2:35 am - CA

Constipation is a common topic on this board. Some people like gummy fiber chewsor fiber pills. I switched to daily miralax and it's been helpful.

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frenchgrapes
on 2/25/12 3:18 am - TX

VSG on 12/05/11

A cup of Smooth Move Tea works well for me. It adds to my liquid intake; it is zero in carbs, protein, calories, sugar, and fat; I like the hint of chocolate flavor, and it is a soothing part of a getting ready for sleep routine.

CW 278 SW 260 GW 140

SouthernmostStar
on 2/25/12 5:25 am

VSG on 01/25/12

Who makes the Smooth Move Tea? Can I get it at the regular supermarket?

Thanks!

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happyteacher
on 2/25/12 3:27 am

VSG on 12/19/11

ugh... a constant challenge for me. I take 3-4 collace per day and additionally use Miralax. Sometimes I can get away with only one dose of Miralax every two days, but for the last week it has been twice a day and only just this morning kicked in ;) But I do feel better...

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Pooch2
on 2/25/12 4:10 am

VSG on 12/22/11

For me; a little homemade kefir in my morning protein shake and now that I am eating veggies, all is well in the basement but before these and whenever I had a string cheese the day before, I had it and my doctor suggested Miralax, I found that 1/3 of the recommended dose, every other day, kept me just right, when I need it... YMMV (your mileage may vary)

HW: 425 SW: 337 CW: 262 GW: 217 (surgeon)

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MargeAD
on 2/25/12 7:08 am - CA

VSG on 12/17/11

I have to constantly watch. I take fiber capsules daily and fish oil tablets. If I go more than 2 days I am doing whatever else it takes because it sucks to be constipated.

judyk62
on 2/25/12 8:22 am - Santa Rosa, CA

VSG on 11/28/11

It's been problematic for me too. I tied benefiber which didn't help much. Now I am taking 2 gummy bears per day and that usually works. If not, I have an evening cup of smooth move tea which does the job. You can find smooth move at Whole Foods or any health oriented type of market.

HW: 284: SW: 274: CW: 152.8. Goal: 159

sweetummies
on 2/25/12 8:46 am

I've found Smooth Move Tea at Stop & Shop and Target, too. I only use it when needed and it sure does work for me by the next morning. Other than that, I started taking two gummy fiber chews each day and that does help me.

Donna B.
on 2/25/12 12:18 pm

As part of my constipation artillery, i have these things but i don't use them all in the same day and tend to rotate them: Miralax, magnesium capsules but open the capsule and pour powder in a high calcium drink of almond milk or cow's milk or stir into yogurt, and glycerin suppositories which are great because you get a result in 2 to 5 minutes so the suppository is good if you want action immediately.

I would like to try Smooth Move and will look for that.

55 y.o.    5'4"      HW: 180's      CW: 127      Doctor's GW: 130          My GW: 117

  ~ working on reaching goal again after regain

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