4 wks in and VERY sluggish bowels

risskie
risskie Posts: 203 Member
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
Sorry to get gross... but I'm desperate for answers..... I'm eating a high fiber/high protein diet and just added flax seed 3 days ago as I prepare for gastric bypas. I've had virtually NO movements.. I'm drinking lots of decaf green tea and water. Normal amounts of exercise - but nothing sweat induced. I feel bloated but not in pain. I've called my nutritionist, but she's on vacation.
Is there an OTC that would bring quick results? HELP!!!:frown:
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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Have you tried prune juice? I dunno - 4 days is a lot.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Prunes or prune juice!! You might also try a spoonful of mineral or cod liver oil. Nasty tasting stuff but it is a good stool softener.
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    might be an idea to see a Doc.

    ex-lax?

    4 weeks seems like a long time, not like 4 days. you may want to bring this to medical attention.
  • daniface
    daniface Posts: 338 Member
    miralax? when you say vitualy no movements how often do you mean?
  • GramBee
    GramBee Posts: 1
    All you need is raw broccoli. That is God's little scrub-brushes.:tongue:
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    How is your water, even with the extra fiber it must have lots of water.

    Otherwise I would check with the Dr.

    Also, how are you getting the fiber? Try Benefiber....

    Good Luck!!
  • dancingnancies
    dancingnancies Posts: 255 Member
    yogurt or pro-biotics will do the trick. goodluck!
  • SimplyFreckled
    SimplyFreckled Posts: 444 Member
    Grapes... Lots and Lots of Grapes.
  • TheDeviation
    TheDeviation Posts: 149
    Vitamin C. 4-6000mg will likely loosen you up. Just drink plenty of water as it can upset your stomach.
  • melh6
    melh6 Posts: 1
    Try eating an orange and a pear together.
  • shakemybooty
    shakemybooty Posts: 681 Member
    Fiber One cereal works for me. The one that looks more like Frosted Flakes...not the sticks and twigs one!
  • shrinkinglily
    shrinkinglily Posts: 52
    Traditional Medicinals makes a gentle laxative tea called Smooth Move. You drink it in the evening and it does help - a little goes a long way!
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    Check with your doctor.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    miralax
  • adjones5
    adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
    You may have an allergy to a food that you are eating e.g. lactose intolerance
  • 2stepz
    2stepz Posts: 814 Member
    Fish oil/EVOO, LOW SODIUM, and lots of water
  • suzikay
    suzikay Posts: 50
    Lactulose is what they gave me in hospital and it was gentle, worked in two days and is certainly OTC in the UK. I also swear by sweetcorn and also "real coffee" but I know everyone is different. Fruit and vegetable fibre are the fibres to concentrate on for a good bulk.
  • Lazlocats
    Lazlocats Posts: 22 Member
    try senna tea its natural, or magnesium which is natural.
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 836 Member
    There is a a Colon Cleanse supplment called "Colopril" that produces the most beautiful BMs you can imagine. Very gentle.
  • GouchisGirl
    GouchisGirl Posts: 321 Member
    To much fiber can have a reverse effect of what you are looking for (been there). Try some prune juice or if you want to go OTC try Colace. There are two different kinds, but the origional will get you moving quickly. (It was what I was given after my c-section). Good luck, I know it is miserable. Oh! There is also a tea you can get at the grocery store called "Smooth Move", but make sure you follow the directions to a T or you will be in the bathroom, in pain, for quite awhile.
  • daniface
    daniface Posts: 338 Member
    eat a box of quaker cereal cinnimon oatmeal squares you'll be pooping your brains out. you can trust this advice because its happened to me.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Fiber One cereal works for me. The one that looks more like Frosted Flakes...not the sticks and twigs one!


    EEwww! I cant' handle Fiber 1 - Waay too much gas.
  • craft338
    craft338 Posts: 870 Member
    i've tried everything. sometimes i go 4 days without "going". the only thing that works for me is if i eat prunes every day. :sick:
  • mirenner
    mirenner Posts: 205
    Peaches... but to be honest with you... you may be doing too much and stress is a main factor for tense bowels... relax
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    GoLightly.


    it doesn't work lightly. and i wouldn't recommend taking this at the office.
  • Krull_the_WarriorKing
    Krull_the_WarriorKing Posts: 650 Member
    2 teaspoons of sea salt in 16 oz of warm water
    Drink fast...will taste disgusting
    .. Wait 1 hour... pull lever
  • mamafrahm
    mamafrahm Posts: 132 Member
    Busch Lite... whenever I drink it, it definitely cleans me out!
  • risskie
    risskie Posts: 203 Member
    OK, great ideas - here's answers to a few questions...
    Very few and small eliminations for 4 wks now.
    No to prunes, prune juice, but yes to lots water, flax seed, lots broccoli, fruit and high fiber cereal.

    Thanks for the OTC products. Will look over what is there, looks like there's some good ones.
    Really appreciate the help.
    Christine
  • aflane
    aflane Posts: 625 Member
    This is a very common ailment for people that have gone on a very low fat diet. If your fat intake drops too low, you don't have enough in your system to push things through. Check your fat levels in your diary, and if necessary, think about increasing your fat intake.

    Please note, I'm not a doctor... I'm just a fellow sufferer.
  • zcoop
    zcoop Posts: 12 Member
    broccli and add lemon to ur water
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