constipation

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For those of you familiar with my " Cottage Cheese Yumminess "

Aka " Cottage Cheese Treat " I have amended it, to help get more fiber.

Now, I eat 1/2 cup to 1 cup of Fat Free Cottage cheese, 1/2 a cup of

blueberries, 1/2 a cup of All-Bran, and sometimes about 6 to 10

almonds.

Lot's of fiber and let's just say, <T.M.I. alert!> I have a very

happy colon.

> On Mon, 07 Mar 2005 19:26:10 -0000, <chevygirl57@c...> wrote:

> >

> >

> > I have been getting somewhat constipated lately. I am only having

> > bowel movements every 3-4 days now and it really irriates my

> > stomach. Right now I am a little crampy and have been since this

> > morning. I can not even force myself to have a BM...

> >

> > Could this be from my protein consumption or the fact that I have

> > cheese every day and cottage cheese? I have never had it this bad

> > before.

> >

> > What could I do to releive this? I know laxatives could work, but

> > won't those make the cramping worse? How long do they last?

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Hello Marcia,

I'm curious what the patients diet is. If they are sticking with the normal post-op program, perhaps she can try consuming more water. Benefiber, Metamucil and good old prune juice can help as well. Hopefully it won't continue but there is prescription medication called MiraLax that the patient can get from the doctor.

Beatrice M. Hall

Dietetics Student/Author/Speaker/Poet

510-459-5312

ADA Student Member

Laproscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Survivor

Pre op weight: 378

Current weight: 145

Surgery Date: 7/2/04

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In a message dated 20/11/2006 20:19:20 GMT Standard Time, dava93@... writes:

Dan is still constipated after 6 months of biomed, oxypowder would probably solve this but when he starts to fight and scream my partner goes mad at me telling me I am cruel. He will take other supplement have tried senna, castor oil, vit c mag, glycerine suppositories.

>>>Brain wave I just had - why not try Magnesium Chloride - as in liquid as in buy it here

www.Metabolic.co.uk

You can lose the taste of that in a drink, sneak it in in drops until he goes. It does other good stuff like helping with gut bugs, sorry I should have thought of that before. Get the 30ml bottle and if he'll take it the 250ml refill is better value.

Mandi x

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

Dan is still constipated after 6 months of biomed, oxypowder would probably solve this but when he starts to fight and scream my partner goes mad at me telling me I am cruel. He will take other supplement have tried senna, castor oil, vit c mag, glycerine suppositories. Has anyone else got any ideas. We had his measles anti bodies test back as well the range is 150-300 Dans was 2000. Very worried about this as well has anyone else got a simular result.

dave

From: "tltbaku" <tltbaku@...>Reply-Autism Treatment To: Autism Treatment Subject: Re: Just what is a mito cocktail?????Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:31:32 -0000

Hey Joy,Dana's understanding of a mito cocktail is on this pagehttp://www.danasview.net/mar05.htmShe says:"Mito Cocktail as follows [i use lower doses of most of these, no more than USRDA]:CoQ10CarnitineVitamin EB50 [my lower doses above]Vitamin CZincSelenium"We understand it differently, however, and this is the list in our house:CarnitineNADHCoQ10 alternating with IdebenoneATPOxydreneVitamin B1 (Thiamin -- we use Benfotiamine)Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin B3 (Niacinimide)Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)I think if you look on page three here, you will see many of these cofactors for the Krebs cycle in the mitochondria pictured - http://www.gdx.net/images/reportpdf/MetAnal.pdfHugs,Theresa--- In Autism Treatment , joymroscoe@... wrote:>> Hi all> > I know that Dana's kids needed mito cocktail to tolerate omega 3's, and as > Eleanor gets aggressive on omega 3, I asked Dana what exactly a mito cocktail > is.> > She replied as always, and referred me to one of her web pages. But after > reading the page several times, I still cannot work out the ingedients.> > Does anyone know what a mito cocktail is? (In dim-wit language please!!!!)> > Thanks,> Joy>

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With that high Mesles antibody titer,obviously he should have a Vitamin A high dose trial, perhaps that would do the trick.Else I`ve never heard about Vitamin C not being effective in constipation..

Geir FlatabøOn 11/20/06, dava mcgrath <dava93@...> wrote:

Hi All,

Dan is still constipated after 6 months of biomed, oxypowder would probably solve this but when he starts to fight and scream my partner goes mad at me telling me I am cruel. He will take other supplement have tried senna, castor oil, vit c mag, glycerine suppositories. Has anyone else got any ideas. We had his measles anti bodies test back as well the range is 150-300 Dans was 2000. Very worried about this as well has anyone else got a simular result.

dave

From: " tltbaku " <tltbaku@...

>Reply-Autism Treatment To:

Autism Treatment Subject: Re: Just what is a mito cocktail?????Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:31:32 -0000

Hey Joy,Dana's understanding of a mito cocktail is on this page

http://www.danasview.net/mar05.htmShe says: " Mito Cocktail as follows [i use lower doses of most of these, no more than USRDA]:CoQ10CarnitineVitamin EB50 [my lower doses above]Vitamin C

ZincSelenium " We understand it differently, however, and this is the list in our house:CarnitineNADHCoQ10 alternating with IdebenoneATPOxydreneVitamin B1 (Thiamin -- we use Benfotiamine)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin B3 (Niacinimide)Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)I think if you look on page three here, you will see many of these cofactors for the Krebs cycle in the mitochondria pictured - http://www.gdx.net/images/reportpdf/MetAnal.pdfHugs,Theresa--- In Autism Treatment , joymroscoe@... wrote:>> Hi all

> > I know that Dana's kids needed mito cocktail to tolerate omega 3's, and as > Eleanor gets aggressive on omega 3, I asked Dana what exactly a mito cocktail > is.> > She replied as always, and referred me to one of her web pages. But after > reading the page several times, I still cannot work out the ingedients.> > Does anyone know what a mito cocktail is? (In dim-wit language please!!!!)> > Thanks,> Joy

>

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Hi Dave,

Eddie's constipation took us sometime to deal with. Plenty of Vit C

and magnesium does help. Eddie has 2 g of Biocare vit C as magensium

ascorbate and we also give magnesium glycinate.

Actually very early on with constipation we used a tiny amount of epsom

salts (we would count no more than a dozen small crystals and give it a

day to work). This was before we knew much about biomed and were just

desperate to get him moving. What we learnt was that epsom salts are

very potent indeed - I'm not sure I'd recommend them (certainly not

over oxypowder)

Earlier this year it took 7 oxypowders (!!) to move Eddie. Of course

we started very low and worked up. Eddie actually took the oxypowder

mixed in his old baby bottle (that he still has at night) just with

water. You probably tried this first but just thought I'd mention it.

The Oxypowder really did a great job and made him so much more

comfortable.

Best wishes

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Hi Dave,

Vit C and Magnesium can work wonders with constipation, but i think

first you need to do something to clear out the backed up stuff.

Oxypowder will do this but as your son is refusing to take it you

may need to try some prescription meds.

You could try a combination of the following:

Lactulose - stool softener

Sodium Picosulphate - powerful stimulant laxative

and Dulco-lax bisacodyl suppositories also a powerful stimulant

laxative

Lactulose is very easy to get down as it is a sweet syrup but is

unlikely to do much in your case without a stimulant to help things

along.

The sodium picosulphate is very strong, but works well, it will most

likely cause some degree of abdominal pain as it does its work, so

be prepared for this. I believe its not to be used if there is a

bowel blockage.

The suppositories are my standby item if things will not shift.

They are very strong and will do the job in about an hour, be

prepared for a degree of pain and discomfort with these also. I

haven't had to use these for some time now since doing an oxypowder

clear-out, but they are what got us through some of the worst

constipation episodes you could ever imagine.

Perhaps have a chat with your Doc about what to use, if he is not

very helpful i know you can buy lactulose and the suppositories OTC,

not sure about the sodium Pico.

Good Luck, let me know if i can help any more.

Nikki

[Guest guest]

if Mg Chloride helps with gut bugs

which bugs,

and what dosage ??

Geir Flatabø

On 11/20/06, Mum231ASD@... <Mum231ASD@...> wrote:

In a message dated 20/11/2006 20:19:20 GMT Standard Time, dava93@... writes:

Dan is still constipated after 6 months of biomed, oxypowder would probably solve this but when he starts to fight and scream my partner goes mad at me telling me I am cruel. He will take other supplement have tried senna, castor oil, vit c mag, glycerine suppositories.

>>>Brain wave I just had - why not try Magnesium Chloride - as in liquid as in buy it here

www.Metabolic.co.uk

You can lose the taste of that in a drink, sneak it in in drops until he goes. It does other good stuff like helping with gut bugs, sorry I should have thought of that before. Get the 30ml bottle and if he'll take it the 250ml refill is better value.

Mandi x

[Guest guest]

Oxypowder is the only thing that has really helped in 8 yrs of

extreme bowel problems for my son. It has enabled him to leave the

scd diet and eat potatoes and rice again. It really really helps. I

would pursue this before prescription meds which have side effects.

>

> Hi Dave,

>

> Vit C and Magnesium can work wonders with constipation, but i

think

> first you need to do something to clear out the backed up stuff.

> Oxypowder will do this but as your son is refusing to take it you

> may need to try some prescription meds.

>

> You could try a combination of the following:

>

> Lactulose - stool softener

>

> Sodium Picosulphate - powerful stimulant laxative

>

> and Dulco-lax bisacodyl suppositories also a powerful stimulant

> laxative

>

> Lactulose is very easy to get down as it is a sweet syrup but is

> unlikely to do much in your case without a stimulant to help

things

> along.

>

> The sodium picosulphate is very strong, but works well, it will

most

> likely cause some degree of abdominal pain as it does its work, so

> be prepared for this. I believe its not to be used if there is a

> bowel blockage.

>

> The suppositories are my standby item if things will not shift.

> They are very strong and will do the job in about an hour, be

> prepared for a degree of pain and discomfort with these also. I

> haven't had to use these for some time now since doing an

oxypowder

> clear-out, but they are what got us through some of the worst

> constipation episodes you could ever imagine.

>

> Perhaps have a chat with your Doc about what to use, if he is not

> very helpful i know you can buy lactulose and the suppositories

OTC,

> not sure about the sodium Pico.

>

> Good Luck, let me know if i can help any more.

>

> Nikki

>

[Guest guest]

When you say oxy helped your son's bowel problems, were those mainly

constipation, or mixed?

we have been trying to leave SCD, but no luck so far. even with enzymes

it looks like he just cannot take even a small handful of carbs

we had awful undigested smelly bm before going SCD, on it we had a mix

of normal stools with constipation (actually he was always regular, bm

at least once a day, but it was in form of 'rabbit droppings' pellets

for a long time). when we added enzymes and some herbs we finally saw

normal perfect bms for the first time ever and though 'yeeeeeah, lets up

the enzymes and add some carbs. complete disaster. few days and a

handful of (flavourless) crisps and corn puffs later and we saw those

runny awful stuff again...

Natasa

> >

> > Hi Dave,

> >

> > Vit C and Magnesium can work wonders with constipation, but i

> think

> > first you need to do something to clear out the backed up stuff.

> > Oxypowder will do this but as your son is refusing to take it you

> > may need to try some prescription meds.

> >

> > You could try a combination of the following:

> >

> > Lactulose - stool softener

> >

> > Sodium Picosulphate - powerful stimulant laxative

> >

> > and Dulco-lax bisacodyl suppositories also a powerful stimulant

> > laxative

> >

> > Lactulose is very easy to get down as it is a sweet syrup but is

> > unlikely to do much in your case without a stimulant to help

> things

> > along.

> >

> > The sodium picosulphate is very strong, but works well, it will

> most

> > likely cause some degree of abdominal pain as it does its work, so

> > be prepared for this. I believe its not to be used if there is a

> > bowel blockage.

> >

> > The suppositories are my standby item if things will not shift.

> > They are very strong and will do the job in about an hour, be

> > prepared for a degree of pain and discomfort with these also. I

> > haven't had to use these for some time now since doing an

> oxypowder

> > clear-out, but they are what got us through some of the worst

> > constipation episodes you could ever imagine.

> >

> > Perhaps have a chat with your Doc about what to use, if he is not

> > very helpful i know you can buy lactulose and the suppositories

> OTC,

> > not sure about the sodium Pico.

> >

> > Good Luck, let me know if i can help any more.

> >

> > Nikki

> >

>

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In a message dated 21/11/2006 20:31:45 GMT Standard Time, geirf@... writes:

if Mg Chloride helps with gut bugs

which bugs,

and what dosage ??

>>>I can't find my favourite link Geir but this is an overview

http://users.mrbean.net.au/~wlast/magnesiumchloride.html

Will you be coming over for the conference in February? Hope so!

Mandi x

[Guest guest]

They put Evan on Mirilax (not sure the spelling), but I mixed it w/juice..Our

peds also recommend using the apple prune juice for regularity...

Good luck. I really hope once she's in the cast it may help her somewhat, It

may and it may not... Maybe she just needs some help. I know it makes for an

unhappy baby and not much sleep. Hang in there. I see you have TWO little ones.

WOW. I've got a 3 y/o and Evan (20m)..

and Evan

Kezia wrote:

Hi ,

Thanks for the quick response! Mila also suffers from constipation

(rock hard bloody stool), we switched her formula to Nutramigen with

good results, initially. Now she is reverting back to constipation.

Oh the joys of motherhood

Kezia

---------------------------------

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[Guest guest]

We are on Miralax for many years for constipation. I wonder if there is

a link.

________________________________

From: infantile scoliosis treatment

[mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:14 PM

infantile scoliosis treatment

Subject: Re: constipation

They put Evan on Mirilax (not sure the spelling), but I mixed it

w/juice..Our peds also recommend using the apple prune juice for

regularity...

Good luck. I really hope once she's in the cast it may help her

somewhat, It may and it may not... Maybe she just needs some help. I

know it makes for an unhappy baby and not much sleep. Hang in there. I

see you have TWO little ones. WOW. I've got a 3 y/o and Evan (20m)..

and Evan

Kezia <keziaruth@... <mailto:keziaruth%40aol.com> > wrote:

Hi ,

Thanks for the quick response! Mila also suffers from constipation

(rock hard bloody stool), we switched her formula to Nutramigen with

good results, initially. Now she is reverting back to constipation.

Oh the joys of motherhood

Kezia

---------------------------------

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Check outnew cars at Autos.

[Guest guest]

I don't know if it is ok to post about another chat site but I guess I

will find out. We belong to a tethered cord health chat site and

they had dialog going on for weeks about constipation and miralax. It

started around March 1 and went on until about March 16 I think. I don't

know if the info might help but many of these people have tried a lot of

different avenues because it is a common problem among tethered cord

patients. It is the LMC-TCS group - you might just get some ideas.

and Connor (2 - detethered scoliosis 9/06)

> Hi ,

> Thanks for the quick response! Mila also suffers from constipation

> (rock hard bloody stool), we switched her formula to Nutramigen with

> good results, initially. Now she is reverting back to constipation.

> Oh the joys of motherhood

> Kezia

>

> ---------------------------------

> Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

> Check outnew cars at Autos.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Moriah was on Miralax for 3 years for constipation. We still use it every once

in awhile. I have been trying more to use apple juice, raisins, etc to get it

naturally. She struggles with consti. and regular movements.

Shellie

" D. Esser " wrote:

We are on Miralax for many years for constipation. I wonder if there

is

a link.

________________________________

From: infantile scoliosis treatment

[mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:14 PM

infantile scoliosis treatment

Subject: Re: constipation

They put Evan on Mirilax (not sure the spelling), but I mixed it

w/juice..Our peds also recommend using the apple prune juice for

regularity...

Good luck. I really hope once she's in the cast it may help her

somewhat, It may and it may not... Maybe she just needs some help. I

know it makes for an unhappy baby and not much sleep. Hang in there. I

see you have TWO little ones. WOW. I've got a 3 y/o and Evan (20m)..

and Evan

Kezia <keziaruth@... <mailto:keziaruth%40aol.com> > wrote:

Hi ,

Thanks for the quick response! Mila also suffers from constipation

(rock hard bloody stool), we switched her formula to Nutramigen with

good results, initially. Now she is reverting back to constipation.

Oh the joys of motherhood

Kezia

---------------------------------

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Check outnew cars at Autos.

[Guest guest]

has been on milk of mag once a day for 7 years.....wow, I can't even

believe it's been that long. Because of his super low muscle tone, he has a hard

time passing a regular stool.

Connie

Re: constipation

They put Evan on Mirilax (not sure the spelling), but I mixed it

w/juice..Our peds also recommend using the apple prune juice for

regularity...

Good luck. I really hope once she's in the cast it may help her

somewhat, It may and it may not... Maybe she just needs some help. I

know it makes for an unhappy baby and not much sleep. Hang in there. I

see you have TWO little ones. WOW. I've got a 3 y/o and Evan (20m)..

and Evan

Kezia <keziaruth@... <mailto:keziaruth%40aol.com> > wrote:

Hi ,

Thanks for the quick response! Mila also suffers from constipation

(rock hard bloody stool), we switched her formula to Nutramigen with

good results, initially. Now she is reverting back to constipation.

Oh the joys of motherhood

Kezia

---------------------------------

Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

Check outnew cars at Autos.

[Guest guest]

Constipation is a constant battle at our house too. It seems as though many of

the connective tissue disorders have constipation issues due to a far too

stretchy colon though it is not always listed as a symptom of CTDs in their

description.

We have used milk of mag too as well as parachoc which is just parrafin and

choc syrup. We are trying to come off the medication at the moment but it is

hard to manage and not a simple problem.

Bert

Shellie Grant wrote:

Moriah was on Miralax for 3 years for constipation. We still use it

every once in awhile. I have been trying more to use apple juice, raisins, etc

to get it naturally. She struggles with consti. and regular movements.

Shellie

" D. Esser " wrote:

We are on Miralax for many years for constipation. I wonder if there is

a link.

________________________________

From: infantile scoliosis treatment

[mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:14 PM

infantile scoliosis treatment

Subject: Re: constipation

They put Evan on Mirilax (not sure the spelling), but I mixed it

w/juice..Our peds also recommend using the apple prune juice for

regularity...

Good luck. I really hope once she's in the cast it may help her

somewhat, It may and it may not... Maybe she just needs some help. I

know it makes for an unhappy baby and not much sleep. Hang in there. I

see you have TWO little ones. WOW. I've got a 3 y/o and Evan (20m)..

and Evan

Kezia <keziaruth@... <mailto:keziaruth%40aol.com> > wrote:

Hi ,

Thanks for the quick response! Mila also suffers from constipation

(rock hard bloody stool), we switched her formula to Nutramigen with

good results, initially. Now she is reverting back to constipation.

Oh the joys of motherhood

Kezia

---------------------------------

Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

Check outnew cars at Autos.

[Guest guest]

We thought we had Siobhan's constipation issues beat - But

unfortunately they're back.

We use ExLax chocolate, a jam made up of mineral oil (and

flavouring), and Lactulose (a stool softener) when things get bad.

I believe there is a link to Connective Tissue Disorders and

constipation, but have never read of one?? (Siobhan has Marfan

Syndrome).

Good luck!

Jacki

> Hi ,

> Thanks for the quick response! Mila also suffers from constipation

> (rock hard bloody stool), we switched her formula to Nutramigen

with

> good results, initially. Now she is reverting back to constipation.

> Oh the joys of motherhood

> Kezia

>

> ---------------------------------

> Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

> Check outnew cars at Autos.

>

>

[Guest guest]

We are starting to recommend wheat bran be added to

their foods. This is insoluble fiber and we recommend

just a Tablespoon each day.

--- Beth Taschuk <bethhanne@...> wrote:

> Good morning:

> Many of my patients are complaining of

> constipation following RNY (including several months

> post-op)...Certainly, I am encourgaging adequate

> fluid, activity, and fiber intake. Although, at

> times, this is not enough. Do you recommend any

> specific fiber supplements? Any experience with the

> new Yogurt Activia?

> Thank you

> Beth Taschuk RD

>

>

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What type of iron supplement is he/she

taking? If OTC, you may want to try Repliva (a rx). Another option

is to try Amitiza – a new rx that helps with constipation. Even

though we add fiber therapy to their diet and encourage fiber rich foods, they

still sometimes have problems with constipation. I have had pts try

activia and it has helped so it definitely worth a try. They do have a

new light variety out now too!

K. Mackie, MS, RD, LDN

Southeast Bariatrics, P.A.

2300-A Randolph Road

Charlotte, NC 28207

(704) 347-4144 x 214

hkennedy@...

www.southeastbariatrics.com

From:

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On Behalf Of Beth Taschuk

Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007

11:38 AM

To:

Subject:

constipation

Good morning:

Many of my patients are complaining of constipation following RNY

(including several months post-op)...Certainly, I am encourgaging adequate

fluid, activity, and fiber intake. Although, at times, this is not

enough. Do you recommend any specific fiber supplements? Any

experience with the new Yogurt Activia?

Thank you

Beth Taschuk RD

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Metamucil ½ dose first

Benefiber ½ dose at first

Milk of Magnesia

Smooth Move Tea (distributed by Traditional Medicinals)

Flaxseed Meal

Minimum of 64 ounces of water/day

From:

[mailto: ]

On Behalf Of Tarra

Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:38 AM

Subject: Constipation

What products do you recommend for constipation? What advice would you

provide to a patient s/p gastric bypass 1-month ago who hasn't had a

bowel movement in 1 week. Thanks in advance.

Tarra MS, RD

Sharp

Memorial Hospital

San Diego,

CA

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Psyllium fiber is contraindicated as it may cause obstruction.

-----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of BuntzenSent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 2:51 PM Subject: RE: Constipation

Metamucil ½ dose first

Benefiber ½ dose at first

Milk of Magnesia

Smooth Move Tea (distributed by Traditional Medicinals)

Flaxseed Meal

Minimum of 64 ounces of water/day

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of TarraSent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:38 AM Subject: Constipation

What products do you recommend for constipation? What advice would you provide to a patient s/p gastric bypass 1-month ago who hasn't had a bowel movement in 1 week. Thanks in advance. Tarra MS, RDSharp Memorial HospitalSan Diego, CA

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Thank you for the update.  I will make

note of that.

From:

[mailto: ]

On Behalf Of Walenta,

Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009

11:53 AM

Subject: RE:

Constipation

Psyllium fiber is contraindicated as it

may cause obstruction.

Constipation

What

products do you recommend for constipation? What advice would you

provide to a patient s/p gastric bypass 1-month ago who hasn't had a

bowel movement in 1 week. Thanks in advance.

Tarra MS, RD

Sharp

Memorial Hospital

San Diego, CA

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We recently added to our suggestions for constipation, 1/2 capful of Miralax

with 4 oz water. Our gastroenterologists feel this is a safe and effective

laxative for early post op patients.

Simler

Weight Loss Surgery

Program Coordinator

ValleyCare Health System

>>> " Tarra " <jedmonds14@...> 2/11/2009 9:38 AM >>>

What products do you recommend for constipation? What advice would you

provide to a patient s/p gastric bypass 1-month ago who hasn't had a

bowel movement in 1 week. Thanks in advance.

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Sharp Memorial Hospital

San Diego, CA

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>

> Metamucil ½ dose first

> Benefiber ½ dose at first

> Milk of Magnesia

> Smooth Move Tea (distributed by Traditional Medicinals)

> Flaxseed Meal

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> Minimum of 64 ounces of water/day

How much flaxseed meal per meal do you recommend and what is the amount you

recommend not to exceed?