OMG - There has got to be a better way

[Carmy 0]

So i am 4 weeks post op and i go through this every week. I have Constipation like there is no tomorrow. I can't eat because i feel like i am gonna explode I am taking fiber chewables, I am taking stool softners daily and I am eating cream of wheat with extra fiber and nothing. I go once a week (i know tmi sorry) which is so not comfortable for me. Before surgery I would go after every meal and then some. It was not uncomfortable it was almost a releif. I know that sounds totally bazzaar but when you are so used to going to not going at all i am misrable. Can someone help me???? I have a Drs appt today but I am going on 4 days with no movement and i know the scale is really gonna show it.

[Rootman 1,101]

Go get Miralax or generic equivalent, it's the best stuff out there. I take 1/2 cap a day and am real regular now.

If you are still backed up after that get to the doctors, you may need something stronger. You can get a bowel obstruction and have real bad results.

[YORKSHIRE GIRL ANGE 1]

So i am 4 weeks post op and i go through this every week. I have Constipation like there is no tomorrow. I can't eat because i feel like i am gonna explode I am taking Fiber chewables, I am taking stool softners daily and I am eating cream of wheat with extra fiber and nothing. I go once a week (i know tmi sorry) which is so not comfortable for me. Before surgery I would go after every meal and then some. It was not uncomfortable it was almost a releif. I know that sounds totally bazzaar but when you are so used to going to not going at all i am misrable. Can someone help me???? I have a Drs appt today but I am going on 4 days with no movement and i know the scale is really gonna show it.

Hi there Carmy, I'm Angela joining you from the UK.

You have my every sympathy love. I am 10 days post op and had so much pain from constipation that I could have cried. It was worse than having the surgery.

I spoke to my GP yesterday and he prescribed a micro enema called Micralax, so easy to use and works in 15 minutes. WHAT A RELIEF !!!!!!!!!

I'm sure there must be the same or similar available to you in the US, you can but them from the pharmacy over here without a prescription. Maybe Wallgreens would have them.

I'm also now taking Lactulose twice daily which should help.

Hope this helps

Best wishes Angela x

[myrori 55]

I had some REAL issues woth it too. I got so backed up I had to use enemmas to get things moving and I use Miralax to keep things moving. I was eating collace like candy to no avail. I too was use to going after eating (ibs) so I kmow what you mean about being extra uncomfortable!

[Lila21 36]

Miralax is what has helped me. I also have used Milk of Magnesia, but I'd say the Miralax is more effective (and less crampy!). Hope that helps!!