haven't pooped for 3 days

Honestly a glass of water first thing in the morning before breakfast usually seems to work. Try that? I agree with the movement too (sorry for the pun) try a jog on a Tredmil or some other high
Movement activity.

the joy of weight loss that no one tells you about! Magnesium pills, prunes, prune juice, strong coffee, and sometimes concentrated sweets work for me. When it finally does happen it's gonna hurt like giving birth, LOL! Not to get too graphic but dont sit so much when your saying goodbye to the kids at the pool you may need to squat a little over the toilet. Also if you started taking multivitamins those will plug you up like a cork in a wine bottle.

Another vote for strong black coffee. That should get things moving right along. Good luck, OP!

Wow that's awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Eat some of that Jamie Lee Curtis yogurt. Stuff goes right through me, within an hour of eating it.

Not surprising!

Here's what works like magic: Senna tea. 'Nuff said!

try a nice herbal laxative tea. i know the feeling. ive changed my diet and excercise around that my bodys just trying to regulate itself and it'll get back on track, just give it time

get some milk of magnesia ..if that doesnt work get a bisacodyl suppository .... if that doesnt work then drink a bottle of magnesium citrate and stay near a toilet for the day because magnesium citrate is the Liquid Plumber for the human intestinal tract

None of the above! Your body is just adjusting to your new diet, be patient.

Yes. People vary. People vary over time.

For many of us, a few times a week (or way less) is normal.

I agree that taking in some form of live and active cultures may help with this as well as pushing fluids. Unless you are lactose intolerant, yogurt and cottage cheese are great foods to add to your diet, along with flaxseed. You may also want to evaluate your healthy fat consumption. You may be restricting your fat intake too low.

Hope all works it's way out soon

thanks everyone for all your suggestions. i do drink 8-14 glasses of water a day, i don't drink coffee, i am eating greek yogurt everyday and at least 3 fruits a day and some veggies, i need more of those. i had radiation in 89 and since then i have been constifpated. i already take a feminine laxative every night before bed. the prunes don't work, the black licorice works, but i'm not suppose to take that since i take aspirin and it will thin my blood too much. i know grma utz potato chips with lard usually worked for me, but i am only eating them on thurs cheat night now. i don't eat cheese since i know that makes me really constipated. i was taking raspberry ketones and that was helping but my mom got me a different brand with caffeine and green tea and they aren't working. i used to take a supplement turkey rhubarb, but when i had my colonoscopy the dr said my colon was black and he told me not to take that anymore. the psyllium husks bulks up too much and that backs me up too. i fell and hurt my knee so i can't do alot of exercise right now till i see hte dr next thurs. will have to wait it out or try my daughters metamucil again. i used to do the milk of magnesia, maybe i'll have to get that too.

thanks rae

Sounds like you have some issues outside the norm. Calorie reduction will slow down the process. Also normal is different for everyone. Every other day is probably ok as long as it is not difficult or hurt when you do go. I do have a couple of suggestions that others might not have mentioned. I have a different perspective because I'm gluten intollerant and I get lots of fiber from fruit and vegies, but not enough from grains. The inulin from fruit and vegies is great, but you might need more bulk fiber. I found that I sure did when I quit eating whole grain wheat and rye. I found a couple of things that really help me. The first ismilled flax. Add at least a tablespoon of milled flax to your yogurt (I like the golden flax for this). Lots of great fiber, lingnens, omega 3 and other good stuff in milled flax. Try to get two tablespoons a day. I usually have it with fruit and 1/4 cup cottage cheese in the morning. You can add it to lots of recipes, just experiment a little. It's a great way to add fiber. I even put milled flax on ice cream (when I cheat a little). I also take psyllium, but I spread it thoughout the day with my meals (2 capsules each meal). I also take probiotic capsules. I try not to eat too much dairy including yogurt so I found the probiotic supplements really helped me stay more regular.

If you are really worried, call your primary care physican...they can recommend something that will help you.

I highly recommend 'RestoraLAX'. You simply add it to your drinks and it works naturally. I use it almost daily.
http://restoralax.ca/ENG/What-Is-RestoraLAX.html

And I know you said you are drinking enough water, but always make sure it's enough. Many people drastically underestimate the amount they should be drinking. We require at least two litres a day just for our bodies to function properly. But if you're exercising as well and using your muscles, you need to up that. I am 165lbs and require three litres a day. I believe it's an extra ounce for every pound you are over weight.

Also, fiber is good. But too much fiber can constipate you like crazy.

I wish you luck. Being constipated it really unpleasant.

You might need an epidural when you finally get it out. What are you going to name it?

I also suggest probiotics. But those that come from food work much better. Sauerkraut, water or coconut kefir. Also a glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon + a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Holy moly. Really gets things moving for me. Especially when combined with the probiotic!

Yes it is adjusting so get some herbal tea called "Smooth Move" and let one bag steep for 15 mins....do not take any of the other crap on the market because you do not want to strip your intestines of the good flora! Drink a cup of tea before bed...it is all natural and it is not harsh on your system :-)

THIS....
I was having an issue, but this stuff is great. and it is pretty natural.

This stuff WORKS.