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Good morning everyone.  So not complaining, still over joyed with my progress but need some advice.Good morning everyone. So not complaining, still over joyed with my progress but need some advice. I don’t worry about the number as much as I do about how I feel and I feel great but the number has stopped moving. I drink 130 oz of water everyday, (maybe too much? )don’t eat past 7 one restricted, 2 unrestricted, and 4 cups of Veges a day. I am on point ( besides probably drinking a wee too much coffee) I walk everyday however the ol  is not working and I think this may have a lot to do with it. Been days maybe even over a week I am drinking smooth move every night and nothing. Any other suggestions. Please help .  

Answer 1

Ugh I feel you. I'm the same way. Only way I've been able to go is take a laxative which I hate to do.  

Answer 2

Bottle of mag citrate from drug store should help move everything or a couple tablespoons milk of mag. It may take a few hours but will help for the moment. then titrate bowel movements with capful of miralax daily

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@porpoise I will try that. Something has to work

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@tipsy be prepared! Dont get too far away from a bathroom I'm a NP, so just letting you know, you may be a few hours somewhat detained.  

Answer 3

You should up your unlimited veggies. Get more roughage into your digestive system. Also make sure you take your magnesium.  

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@quinton I thought that would work too I eat a green salad every single day and nothing  

Answer 4

Take Metamucil daily . I take it for other health reasons but it will keep you regular.  

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@uncinus I have capsules in my cabinet. Does it work ?  

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@tipsy I never had much luck with the capsules . They are expensive also you have to take like 4 or so. I buy the powder make sure you get sugar free. I have taken it daily for several years now. Let’s just say I can set a watch to my schedule. The taste isn’t bad reminds me of tang. I also take it on a schedule. I get home from work before starting dinner I set up my coffee for the morning and drink my Metamucil.  

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@uncinus . Thanks I will give it a try.  

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Love how I can just talk to random strangers about my  situation . Love this group  

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@tipsy I’m in an IBD group and I see a lot about poop! Lol. Doesn’t even phase me anymore!  

Answer 5

Have u tried smooth tea? It does help. It’s a terrible feeling not  

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@thiourea9341 every night I drink it but nothing . And yes it’s awful

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@tipsy oh geez I sorry. Maybe a suppository?  

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@thiourea9341 ewwww lpl

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@tipsy u wanna ?  

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@thiourea9341 I do lol  

Answer 6

I started drinking a lemon ginger herbal tea after my lunch and dinner meal. That works for me pretty well.  

Answer 7

On occasion I have a few teaspoons of olive oil and a glass of water right before dinner. Not great but dinner after helps with the after taste. and we all have oil, right? Many options here. You will need to see what works best and keeps you on track.  

Answer 8

Probiotics and extra magnesium works for me. Good luck!  

Answer 9

A bottle o magcitrate before you end up with a blockage

Answer 10

Are you taking a magnesium supplement?!?  

Answer 11

I had this issue when I was doing normal IP and my coach at the time recommended taking Senocot

Answer 12

Whatever you do don’t give up!  

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@flodden525 NEVER  

Answer 13

Strangest thing about it is I don’t even feel like I have to go I’m not in pain or misery or nothing but I mean somethings got to be happening LOL  

Answer 14

Do you drink shakes? If you do, add 2 cups of spinach to a chocolate shake. Or, eat a spinach salad. Eating celery works for me, also.  

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@ostracize57 Spinach is a daily staple. Trust me when I say I’ve done everything that I can possibly think of to no avail LOL ‍♀️

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@tipsy It definitely sounds like you are doing all the right things. The amount of water you drink should be moving things along.  

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@ostracize57 right?. Just giving up. Realizing I may never go again lol ‍♀️‍♀️

Answer 15

Right there with ya! I take docusate AND drink Calm still nothing. Think I am going to pick up Miralax today.  

Answer 16

This may sound unconventional, but sauerkraut works for me every time. I eat a cup at dinner with a cup of another vegetable and it gets me moving.  

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@emblaze8607 I think it is great that you know your own body. For me, I need to eat spinach, celery, cucumbers, romaine lettuce with cucumbers, olive oil and lemon. Drink lots of water.  

Answer 17

I use senna at night and miralax in the morning. Also a stool softener in the morning. Crazy how this diet affects this!  

Answer 18

Magnesium. 500 mg pills. Take 3 at bedtime. You'll have a BM in the am. Works like a charm! Then take every night - you can take less pills ongoing if that's what works for you.  

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@immunoreaction you take this on top of your cal mag ?  

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You can. I had issues with constipation, so my coach had me stop taking the pm cal mags and just do magnesium.  

Answer 19

Are you getting all your olive oil in for the day? I don’t know if there is any science behind it but in my mind that is what keeps the machine running. If I forget to use it in my meals I’ll drink a tsp of it.  

Answer 20

Probiotics will help you move your bowels!