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So I am almost 3 weeks out from post op and can not go to the bathroom . Anyone else have this problem?

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I think most people have that problem especially in the beginning (there are a lot of posts on this subject). Miralax is good for upkeep, but takes about 3-5 days to work. Dulcolax suppositories will get things working within 30 minutes. Make sure you are home!

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I had the surgery July, 2012 and take colace and Miralax every day. They are both prescription. The colace is liquid and I put it in my shake and the Miralax is powder and I put that in my hot tea after dinner. Ask your doctor. I went home from the hospital with the colace liquid.

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miralax in the first cup of coffee in the morning. Not all mornings, just when needed. Can't taste it cant see it. I have tried the colace but nothing. The miralax works faster on some people, but it did take 4 to 5 days for me. Good luck with it. (the clearlax at Walmart or sams is just as good.)

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I stir about two teaspoons of powedered Benefiber in hot tea or creamed Soups every other night. Works for me. Good luck to you.

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M.O.M. milk of magnesium works great I use it every 3 days if no action on my own.

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I had the surgery July' date=' 2012 and take colace and Miralax every day. They are both prescription. The colace is liquid and I put it in my shake and the Miralax is powder and I put that in my hot tea after dinner. Ask your doctor. I went home from the hospital with the colace liquid.[/quote']

I take miralax once a day in the am. But I get mine from sam club no rx needed. Also I have had problems since surgery. I believe that once I get off full lquids and start on mushies I might take more in then more out. Just find what works for you. I get my 1st fill on 10-2. Nervous but I've done quite well up til now so no reason to think otherwise. GOD BLESS....STAY STRONG!!

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I had the surgery July' date=' 2012 and take colace and Miralax every day. They are both prescription. The colace is liquid and I put it in my shake and the Miralax is powder and I put that in my hot tea after dinner. Ask your doctor. I went home from the hospital with the colace liquid.[/quote']

I take miralax once a day in the am. But I get mine from sam club no rx needed. Also I have had problems since surgery. I believe that once I get off full lquids and start on mushies I might take more in then more out. Just find what works for you. I get my 1st fill on 10-2. Nervous but I've done quite well up til now so no reason to think otherwise. GOD BLESS....STAY STRONG!!

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Yep, I'm constipated too...prune juice helps, as well as Miralax and tons of Water, and fiber-rich diet. Be sure you nip this in the bud...chronic Constipation can lead to other more serious GI problems in the future to include colon cancer. Good luck!

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Yep' date=' I'm constipated too...prune juice helps, as well as Miralax and tons of Water, and fiber-rich diet. Be sure you nip this in the bud...chronic Constipation can lead to other more serious GI problems in the future to include colon cancer. Good luck![/quote']

Never gave prune juice a thought. I've had chronic constipation most if my life. Will have to eat more veggies and fruits in my diet plus myralax. Not sure how to do the greens yet. Suggestions?

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For some reason grapes or eating an orange helps me the best when I am having trouble going.

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