cant even believe Im going to post this issue

ChefJenn
ChefJenn Posts: 350 Member
edited September 24 in Health and Weight Loss
ok this took some nerve for me to post b/c I was raised we dont talk about such an issue to strangers unless it is a Dr.
In which I dont have insurance right now too see my Dr ( due to hubby lay off) which suxs.

I started my workout and food plan back on 2/9/11.
I started at 226 pounds.
*I have had my stomach stapled so I know my digest track is not the same as others*
I am walking , doing situps , plenty of physical movement, which thus should help to move out excess from the body(#2)

However, not my case. Since the 9th I have went 1 time and this morning I weighed myself and Im OVER my start weight.
I cant not put more food into my body , until having a bowel movement.
I feel horrible but I still do my workout , even though its causing me pain
I got some miralax yesterday thinking it would help but nothing so far.
I did not have this issue when I had my surgery in fact, I was eating wayyy less than this, and barely working out well since I was recovering from major surgery and lost 20 pounds in a month.
However since I am cutting our fatting and high sugar foods I dont get "dumping" .a WLS term, it makes you go really quickly after eating things like that b/c my body cant handle them in there and they just pass thru.

anyone have a home remedy to help the bowel move?
I hate putting all those OTC pills in my body , but I will if I have not luck..
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  • jrueckert
    jrueckert Posts: 355 Member
    Cranberry Juice
  • tara3103
    tara3103 Posts: 107
    Coffee or Apple Juice. Also, when my daughter (4 yrs old) is like that, her doctor says to put a little dark kayro syrup in 8 ox of water and drink it. It always worked for her. Hope it gets better!
  • misscristie
    misscristie Posts: 643 Member
    I know it's gross, but go to the pharmacy and get an enema. It's just saline.

    Just get it out of you or you could have some serious problems.
  • nickyevans
    nickyevans Posts: 216 Member
    Prunes!
  • danielleminton
    danielleminton Posts: 2
    Try Apples or Apple Juice...

    Try to eat as much fiber as you can....
  • myukniewicz
    myukniewicz Posts: 906 Member
    how much water do you drink a day?? water defiantly helps you get things moving.
  • tamanella
    tamanella Posts: 500 Member
    I've found that a cup of coffee in the morning gets mine moving....
  • tmagie
    tmagie Posts: 3
    Do yourself a favor and go to the pharmacy for Miralax....it WILL work miracles!
  • ncorkett
    ncorkett Posts: 49 Member
    I went to a nutritionist a year ago because I was on medication that made me constipated. She said that I should be eating at least 25g of fibre a day. It's made a real difference. I was taking 12 metamucil pills a day and it wasn't even working. I don't take any now and things are back to normal. The easiest way to do it is 1/3 cup of All Bran cereal for breakfast. That's 11g right there. I don't have any experience with the rest of your situation, but this is an alternative to taking OTC medication.
  • tlynnclemmons
    tlynnclemmons Posts: 79 Member
    I've found when nothing else works for me that the Phillips Milk of Magnesia pills work great - I can't stand the liquid stuff which works much faster but if you take the pills with a lot of water it tends to help it work a little faster also. good luck - i know the feeling and nothing makes you more miserable then not being able to go.
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    dont ask me why but when i eat an egg and cheese omelette I go immediately after or coffe and milk in the morning on an empty stomach.

    i did buy some very gentle stool softeners to help me out with this issue before they are called CASCARA SAGRADA i bought mine at walmart for about $6. its NOT a laxative, it WONT give u a sudden urge or cramps, u just drink one every day with plenty water and it helps :)
  • swenard
    swenard Posts: 101
    Lactulose.


    take one of the little cups full every hour until you go. You WILL go!!
  • modifyinglife
    modifyinglife Posts: 70
    sea salt water flush idk you might want to research that first since you had surgery on your tummy
    and smooth move laxative tea works really good for me
  • epj78
    epj78 Posts: 643 Member
    Sweetie - you need to call a doctor. It's been, what almost 2 weeks, that cannot be healthy. There could be other issues going on (obstruction, etc). Are you normally regular? I normally am, and I just went 3 days without following my normal pattern and gained weight (5 pounds) - so weeks would definitely have me up A LOT!!!
  • epj78
    epj78 Posts: 643 Member
    Guess I really meant it! Double post.
  • Genie30
    Genie30 Posts: 316 Member
    I agree, water, apple juice and fresh coffee always work for me (has to be fresh as it's the high caffine content that does it, instant isn't as powerful).
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    I've found that a cup of coffee in the morning gets mine moving....

    same here, especially with milk/cream
  • ChefJenn
    ChefJenn Posts: 350 Member
    water is all I drink all day I get in about 64oz and sometimes more. being my full tummy right now water is getting harder to get in
  • RoseEnvy
    RoseEnvy Posts: 21
    try with tablespoon of olive oil, prune juice, black coffee, green tea... and don't eat chocolate or bananas.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    I dont have insurance so I know its hard,try going to an urgent care.
  • LettyGates
    LettyGates Posts: 11
    TRY PLUM SMART...ITS MADE TO HELP WITH DIGESTIVE ISSUES. WE LIKE IT, AND ONE GLASS A DAY WORKS WONDERS, AND LOTS OF WATER.
  • IdaBetances
    IdaBetances Posts: 79 Member
    plum juice
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    Have you tried cutting out some flours. I've had IBS for a long time and have dealt with the backup before. I started eating healthier and most of my symptoms went away but was still having the "backed up" issues. In the last few weeks I have cut out bread (even my whole wheat bread) and stuck with all whole grains. I have been "emptying out" since. It could be a coincidence. I really don't know. The last time I 'emptied' like this was when I tried a colon cleanse (which I don't recommend to anyone unless you can sit at home the whole time).

    I'm still testing this theory.

    You could try a Phospho-soda. I had to drink that the day before a 'camera check' down below and that emptied me out. But it's really, really salty and hard to get down. Maybe talk with a pharmacist.

    and I've tried prunes before. They made me gassy and bloated and didn't help. And the sugar content was just too high for me to continue to eat them.

    And there are no strangers on MFP! We are all co-supporters!
  • trailrunner_jules
    trailrunner_jules Posts: 15
    Definitely call your doctor. If you have a bowel obstruction that you don't take care of it can be toxic. You must be so tired and just feel awful! I hope you find relief soon!
  • ChefJenn
    ChefJenn Posts: 350 Member
    I have had this issue alot since the surgery, moving around your insides can do a number on being regular. I normally would go every 3 days, but not I am not. But Im also not eating the things I use to eat and Im burning up calories so I just didnt know.

    I know I dont have a major issue unless it just happened but I would be doubled over.
    I have a upper and lower GI twice a yr and a colon lookie every yr.. Part of after surgery must do's.
    I just had it all done in the last 6 months.
  • ndhr3d
    ndhr3d Posts: 45 Member
    +1 on coffee, apple juice & cranberry juice. Those are all engine starters for THIS guy!
  • stepphanie
    stepphanie Posts: 32
    Go and get some Fleet depositories. Use them as directed they should work. Also sounds like you need to eat more fiber. You may want to also try something like activia it will help get you regular and keep you that way.
  • ChefJenn
    ChefJenn Posts: 350 Member
    thanks everyone.. Im heading to the good ol KROGERS in bit!!
  • kateslife
    kateslife Posts: 39
    i dont know if you want more food, but honey bunches of oats raisin medley... that gets my system running! haha. but yeah i guess apple juice if you don't want food.
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    You could try drinking some "slimming" or dieter's tea. Many of them have an herbal laxative type ingredient that will stimulate the bowel. I too struggle with constipation. I eat around 50 g of fiber every day, drink 12 glasses of water, and exercise daily. I can go weeks without anything. A cup of that before bedtime (brewed very strong) invariably does the trick. You want to be careful with that type of thing though, because laxatives can be habit forming. Also your first time, you may not want to brew it too strong as it can cause cramping in some people.

    The one that works for me:

    Triple Leaf Tea (that's the brand) Super Slimming Tea.
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