I'm so glad I could help! I just tried to answer all of the questions I remember having when I was in your place. Yes, at the moment, I am fairly stable. As far as bloating goes, I still am struggling with that. Bloating has always been my biggest problem. But I also realized, that regular pooping and bloat, don't really correlate. After breaking the cycle, I too, did not have a BM for about a week!!  Some people on here have taken gentle stool softeners in the beginning to help get things going. Its kind of up to you. Honestly, if I had to say what I think really helped .. it would be the hot tea. At first I was kind of skeptical, and was just like "Eh whatever, its just hot liquid .. how much can it do?" But then i got so desperate, I started having a cup in the morning and in the evening. Also, I had a smoothie almost everyday (the blended IF made it really easy for my tummy to handle I think). The main veggies that I stuck to were zucchini, summer squash, and peas .. also, I used vegetable pasta sauces any time I had pasta. I eventually realized I was not drinking enough water .. and also, I came to the realization that I was not EATING enough either. Skipping meals and snacks was a big set-back for me. Without the food in my stomach, my body didn't have anything to work with ya know?
I would say, if you still haven't had a BM and you are completely uncomfortable, go ahead and take a safe, gentle stool softener. There is no reason for you to have be so miserable.
- Also, start drinking a cup of hot STRONG tea (fennel is best, but ginger and chamomile work well too) in the morning and in the evening .. really, the more the better. But remember, STRONG tea. I used 3 packets of tea in each cup.
- Definitely get your SFS amount up some more. I was up to a heaping teaspoon before things starting moving. (I take benefiber too)
- Drink water constantly .. limit your amount during meals a little bit though
- Also, if its possible, try and give yourself some quality time in a comfortable place. I found that being at work, or in a store, or even Barnes and Noble .. I was too distracted and subconsciously anxious, that my body wouldn't let a BM happen. It really helps to be somewhere where you are totally comfortable.
- Exercise! Even if it is minimal, anything will help! Moving around is key for Constipation. Shake that poopy up!!! 
- Also, eating "safe" foods isn't enough. You need to make sure that what you are eating is HIGH in fiber. No fiber, no poo. (I'm sure you know this already, but this was something I didnt pay attention to at first)
Also, one thing that confused me was all of the different things people were taking!! supplements, probiotics, prebiots this that everythingggg ... I dont know if that is something you are confused with as well, but if it is let me know. Elizabeth is a "Cer" and she is very stable. I emailed her and asked her about her daily regime. If you would like, I can forward you that email. I find it very helpful.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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