constipation

March 30, 2004

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Many thanks, prunes seem to be the hot contender. Sheila.

In Joint Replacement , " Caroline "

<carolinejohn@h...> wrote:

> prunes, red wine... also good for combatting post op anaemia...

>

> >From: " sheilagubbin " <sheilagubbin@y...>

> >Reply-Joint Replacement

> >Joint Replacement

> >Subject: constipation

> >Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 09:40:10 -0000

> >

> >Hi all, does anyone have any good tips to combat constipation

> >whilst on strong painkillers? I am due for a RBHR in April. I

> >suffered a lot fom this after both my other ops.

> >Thanks, Sheila.

> >

August 27, 2004

Taryn

Oh believe me I think we all go through that phase of thinking it won't work for

us and we are going to be the one it won't work on. I have been losing in

pounds wise slowly but you know when I measured myself I have lost 12 inches off

my body. Also I can tell by the way me clothes are fitting as they are getting

loose in the thighs then they were before. But just give it time and it will

start coming off again.

April Ontario Canada

6/30/04

Dr. Rutledge/Dr. Doroghazi

Bay City, Mi.

272/248

(=';'=)

Re: Re: Constipation

Thanks for everyones suggestions... You know I probably am not getting enough

liquids... Im going to have to mix gatorade with 1/2 water and choke it down I

guess because obviously I have to have it (ive been a little fatigued also) ...

Ive lost 12lbs already... Now that I look back though I wish I wouldnt of told

anyone about it (I told everyone about my surgery) because now everyday my co

workers come up to me... " so how much weight have you lost " and its disheartning

to say 12lbs 3 days in a row " still 12lbs " I mean I'm exstatic about that but

when they ask everyday and it doesnt change for 3 days it gets me scared that

its not going to work for me... Am I psycho or did anyone else have a

" disbelief " phase??? Anyways, I will try more gatorade and see if that doesnt

" thin things out " LOL thanks, Taryn

kbaleez <Baleez@...> wrote:Also, at only 1 1/2 weeks out, make sure

you are getting enough

liquid--I know it's hard (no pun intended).

October 4, 2004

lots of vitamin c

Constipation

Hello group.

Any protocol recommendations for constipation?

Thank

............................................

October 6, 2004

We have had great success with Colosan, and would highly recommend the

product. You can search the Internet for information on this product,

and can also order this directly from the company at 1-800-284-6263.

Colosan is a white power of oxides of magnesium. One teaspoon is

taken in 8 ounces of water, followed by the juice of 1/2 lemon. The

lemon and stomach hydrochloric acid release the oxygen from the

compound into the digestive tract. This completely cleanses the colon

and small intestine as well. We have found twice per day (morning and

evening) for about 3-4 days will completely cleanse the system. This

is very gentle and has some advantages over laxatives. This also

alkalizes.

Regards,

> lots of vitamin c

> Constipation

>

> Hello group.

> Any protocol recommendations for constipation?

>

> Thank

October 11, 2004

Vitamin C can do a job on your intestines. You can try magnesium.

Start with two tabs and work your way up. That will get the ball

rolling. But it's not the cure. is Rotella, M.Ac., Arnold, Md.

> lots of vitamin c

> Constipation

>

> Hello group.

> Any protocol recommendations for constipation?

>

> Thank

>

> ............................................

>

October 16, 2004

If Colosan alkalizes, then would it not be appropriate for someone

with high alkalinity? is Rotella, M.Ac., Arnold, md.

> > lots of vitamin c

> > Constipation

> >

> > Hello group.

> > Any protocol recommendations for constipation?

> >

> > Thank

January 31, 2005

Dr. Doroghazi (the MGB doctor in Bay City) told me I could take the Milk of

Magnesium for constipation. Whatever you do don't wait. I got so

constipated all the time from the Pepto that I wound up with hemorrhoids!

2/17/04

Constipation

Hello,

I haven't been on in a while. But I am having a problem and wanted

to see if anyone else has had similar. I had my MGB on July 6,

2004. I am just now a little over six months out and have lost 100

pounds. I am very happy with the results. However, Dr. H put me on

a prev pac to treat for bacteria or HPylori since I cannot seem to

get off of Nexium. When I stop taking it, within a couple of days, I

have a lot of burning and some pain, mostly discomfort in my

stomach. I am almost done with the two week treatment. But now I am

severely constipated. I used to have a problem with constipation

prior to surgery but have been nice and regular since surgery until

now. It got so bad two days ago, I had to go the ER and have a

special enema to break everything up. Luckily it worked, they did

not have to physically go in to break it up. I know thats sounds

gross, but it is very scary thing. But here it is Tuesday and I

haven't gone since the hospital on Saturday. My primary care dr

prescibed a powder called Merrilac, but it isn't helping either. I

have a call into Dr H, but I was wondering if any others of you have

had this problem. I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks,

Jackie H

Dr H

7/6/04

259/158

February 1, 2005

Jackie,

I had my MGB on 5/6/04 and for the first 3 or 4 months had a terrible time

with constipation. I took all sorts of stool softeners and had to take Milk

of Mag every week or so. I even stopped taking Citrucel thinking that might

help. I was really desperate. I finally began to pay close attention to the

amount of fluids I was getting in and realized that I was not drinking as

much as 64 oz daily. Once I increased my intake things got a lot better. I

even started taking my citrucel again and had no problems until last week. I

again took some MOM and things seem to be ok now. I don't know if that is

your problem or not, but I sure do sympathize with you. There is nothing

that can make you more miserable. I have not had near the positive weight

loss results that you have, but am certainly thankful that the constipation

problem is better. I even drank apple and prune juice and ate prunes daily,

but I think the real deal was the amount of fluid intake. Sure hope things

are better for you soon and congratulations on your weight loss.

Rhue Green

>From: " irishsett01 " <irishsett01@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Constipation

>Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:44:37 -0000

>

>Hello,

>I haven't been on in a while. But I am having a problem and wanted

>to see if anyone else has had similar. I had my MGB on July 6,

>2004. I am just now a little over six months out and have lost 100

>pounds. I am very happy with the results. However, Dr. H put me on

>a prev pac to treat for bacteria or HPylori since I cannot seem to

>get off of Nexium. When I stop taking it, within a couple of days, I

>have a lot of burning and some pain, mostly discomfort in my

>stomach. I am almost done with the two week treatment. But now I am

>severely constipated. I used to have a problem with constipation

>prior to surgery but have been nice and regular since surgery until

>now. It got so bad two days ago, I had to go the ER and have a

>special enema to break everything up. Luckily it worked, they did

>not have to physically go in to break it up. I know thats sounds

>gross, but it is very scary thing. But here it is Tuesday and I

>haven't gone since the hospital on Saturday. My primary care dr

>prescibed a powder called Merrilac, but it isn't helping either. I

>have a call into Dr H, but I was wondering if any others of you have

>had this problem. I would appreciate any suggestions.

>Thanks,

>Jackie H

>Dr H

>7/6/04

>259/158

>

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February 1, 2005

Jackie H--

I don't know if your constipation is related to the treatment for H. Pylori or

not, but I had problems with constipation as well. I finally found that I

needed to greatly increase the amount of fiber I was eating + I added some

additional fat. I eat bran buds in the morning, I usually have some sort of

legumes (beans) at least once/day, plenty of vegetables and whole grains.

That's done the trick for me. Good luck.

Sara

10/16/02

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>

> Hello,

> I haven't been on in a while. But I am having a problem and wanted

> to see if anyone else has had similar. I had my MGB on July 6,

> 2004. I am just now a little over six months out and have lost 100

> pounds. I am very happy with the results. However, Dr. H put me on

> a prev pac to treat for bacteria or HPylori since I cannot seem to

> get off of Nexium. When I stop taking it, within a couple of days, I

> have a lot of burning and some pain, mostly discomfort in my

> stomach. I am almost done with the two week treatment. But now I am

> severely constipated. I used to have a problem with constipation

> prior to surgery but have been nice and regular since surgery until

> now. It got so bad two days ago, I had to go the ER and have a

> special enema to break everything up. Luckily it worked, they did

> not have to physically go in to break it up. I know thats sounds

> gross, but it is very scary thing. But here it is Tuesday and I

> haven't gone since the hospital on Saturday. My primary care dr

> prescibed a powder called Merrilac, but it isn't helping either. I

> have a call into Dr H, but I was wondering if any others of you have

> had this problem. I would appreciate any suggestions.

> Thanks,

> Jackie H

> Dr H

> 7/6/04

> 259/158

>

February 1, 2005

Is your citrucel not working? You might try Milk of Magnesia like we had to

take prior to surgery - Boy that really cleaned me out! Good luck and I

hope it works out for you.

Kellie in OKC

12-19-03