[JustBeckyV]

I had the same problem after having mine removed. I even discussed it with my surgeon before hand because my sister, my mother and my SIL all had theirs removed before me and had issues. I was told that doesn't usually happen. Man was he wrong! Eventually I don't have the same issue - it took a good 5 years though.

[ANewCreation]

I'm really hoping things are going better for you soon. Being constipated is the absolute worst!

Worst case scenario, try an enema or suppository. Unpleasant but it should work.

Good luck.

[Sskar]

Originally Posted by mandalinn82

If the laxatives end up a bit too strong for you (they always give me ridiculously bad stomach pain and usually cause the OTHER problem), try a mug of Smooth Move tea by Traditional Medicinals. It's still a laxative and you don't want to abuse it, but in my experience it's a LOT gentler than anything else I've found.

I swear by Smooth Move! (Of course since I had my gallbladder out, I don't need it...)

[salsa chip]

BUMP

Mama, how are ya?

[cfmama]

Well no huge movement yet... but a small one. I went to my doctor this morning (for a blood test to check all my nutritional levels as well as diabetes etc... I get this done every quarter) and he suggested Metamucil and flax seed. So I picked up some orange flavoured Metamucil and a giant bag of ground flax. We'll give it a try! He suggest a fleet enema and some suppositories if things don't get "moving". He also suggest that a couple days a week I go HIGHER healthy fats... like 35-40% of my diet and that might help. I have a fairly low fat diet and that's making things worse.

So there's help on the horizon!

[ANewCreation]

I'm glad you talked to your doctor today.

Here's hoping for a big whoosh of another kind....

[Sskar]

Another suggestion for very palatable fiber is Benefiber, which stirs into drinks and food like sugar/salt but is tasteless and odorless. Buy cheaply in large container at Costco.