How much water do you drink during the day? That can also play a huge role avoiding constipation. The lack of sodium in your system can be a very serious issue. If if you’ve been given sodium to take, try upping your water intake but make sure you take more of the sodium so that you’re not flushing it from your body. It might help you to have a large pitcher full of water on the counter. Dump in the packet of sodium. Then over the course of the day, drink several 8 ounce glasses of that sodium water. Do you also take magnesium? How’s your potassium level? These 3 all work together in the body to keep things running efficiently.

You’re limiting the salt intake but are you also limiting water?