Constipation

[brock1021 46]

Please tell me what works for you! I'm hurting so bad! I'm 3 weeks post op.

Thanks!

[Banderina 69]

Fleet Suppositories....kinda gross but work awesome!!! Relief within minutes

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Stool softners help though stay away from laxatives because they cause cramping.

This is TMI, but if it's "right there" but you can't get it out, I would try a suppository or enema.

Going forward, drink LOTS of Water and consider a daily Fiber supplement.

[brock1021 46]

I've never had this problem. II had my gall bladder out 6 yrs ago, so I've always had the other problem.

Thanks for y'all's quick responses..I'm desperate!

[gowalking 10,790]

unfortunately it's very common with the 'new' way of eating. I take a stool softener every day and eat salad fairly regularly as that is what my dr. said would help me to 'keep regular'. the salad must be Fiber I guess....

[1/2waythereicestrm1213 0]

Here are some suggestions from my lapband surgon:

1. drink plenty of Water try to get 8 glasses in a day of a cup each or more

2. try mirrilax it is an osmotic laxitive and if taken before bed depending on how bad the Constipation is you may see results the following morning.

3. prune juice drink 1/2-3/4 cup before bed

4docolax supositories

5. a tblspoon. of mineral oil before bed (yep down the hatch) apparently this does work iv'e never tried that one

[Barb5227 16]

I too have had the same problem and I take Probiotics once a day. Works amazing and good for you too!

[ksaug21 81]

I've been using this tea each night and it's helped if you don't mind drinking a cup of tea before bed:

Traditional Medicinals Organic Smooth Move Senna Stimulant Laxative Tea Herbal Supplement Senna

[mrsto 2,925]

As far as laxatives go, Miralax is the best. Non-stimulant, no cramps, mixes with Water - tasteless. Typically, it takes a couple of days for it to work, but it's something you drink every night for a period of time. It's not like other laxatives that you take at bedtime, and need to be seconds away from a toidy all the next morning

Another one that works GREAT is Milk of Magnesia tablets. But the tablets are kind of big, and may be too difficult to swallow. But the liquid (as gross as it is) works great, too, and it's gentle.....no cramps.

I think the best thing is to find a permanent solution. As Barb5227 mentions....probiotics work fantastic. When I take them on a regular basis, I have no difficulty. And they're excellent for gut health.

[jblitch 15]

How about try drinking a glass of Cranberry juice...One full 8 oz glass it should do the trick...Or at least its always worked for me...Good luck...

[dearlh 92]

Belly Buster sugar-free licorice....but make sure your near a bathroom! :(!

[WrenBird 11]

coffee helps for me. I also drink this Breakfast milk drink here in Aus called 'vive', which helps me a lot. fruit and vegetables are your friend too. Are you on solid foods yet?