Constipation

[Jachut 487]

Magnesium citrat should work as its on of tthe bowel preps for before colonoscopy and surgery - you can buy it over the counter here but have to ask for it, its not on the shelves.

[cleescruggs 13]

I had to take MOM every six hours to finally go. After that I went all night it was terrible. I lost 4 lbs just going to the bathroom, it just shouldn't be like this. I will try the mag citrate too just for something different and see how that works. Thanks everyone!

[jessasmile78 6]

I add benefiber to my Water and drink that all day long. Works perfect every time I refill my water cup I add benefiber. I find that when I have eaten processed food it is way worse. Luckilypp I live in a agricultural area and have access to fresh produce. As much as possible I prepare fresh food. Cherries are coming off the tree right now and those help loosen things up, better than prunes (yuck) not a fan of the prune, but I like plums.

[cleescruggs 13]

Oh I love cherries. Time to eat more of them. Thanks!

[khlut 7]

I had Constipation probs before surgery and still there after. I take Miralax, put Fiber in my Water and take Align (probiotic) everyday. The combination seems to get it moving, lol.

[Nnrush 2]

Oh this was the worst part about surgery I cried I was in so much pain I took meds drank nasty warm prune juice did a enama drank lots of Water and then my mom gave me se stool softer and that finally worked. Good luck!!

[adorkbl 156]

Just had a cherry and banana Protein smoothie. I am no longer waiting for liftoff. Woot! Haha.

[georgia247 9]

It warms my heart being able to talk about Constipation, diarrhea and poo with people. Not that that's all I talk about but it makes me feel that we are all human. It's similar to when my kids were little and you could tell who the parents were in any social situation because they were the ones happily sharing poo and vomit stories. Oh I'm having psyllium to attempt to adjust the plumbing. Next step for me is pear nectar. I was insanely blocked after my first baby and it was the only thing that helped me.

[cleescruggs 13]

I take a probiotic but I will try the Miralax. My grandchildren have a genetic disease that alters there bowel habits terribly and they have prescription Miralax. I guess I'll go buy some and see what happens.

Thanks

[dianec 8]

LOL Georgia. I work in the medical field so we are constantly talking bodily functions. It is nice being able to discuss our issues post op.

[cleescruggs 13]

I have finally got things moving, if you know what I mean. I tried Ducolax and Im now having normal bowel movements after 4 months of trying everything else. The question now is if anyone has tried Ducolax and have used the generic for it. Ducolax is 3x more money then the generic brand. Just wondering?

[LarraineM 6]

I was never Constipation untill my band was installed.( the most regular person on earth) I take a Tablespoon of Metamuisel (sp) with apple juice in morning when I wake up and @ nite befor I go to bed.Its been 2 1/2 yrs it will be my routine forever,this is much milder than MOM its what my Dr reccommended Good Luck