I Just Wanna POOP!

[lifeasdina 0]

Phillips Milk Of Magnesia works overnight, the only thing that worked for me and I'm 6 weeks post-op.

I am trying to avoid getting into the habit of taking any sort of chemical laxative. I've been taking psyllium husk capsules for a couple of weeks (anywhere between 3-6 per day) and they don't seem to be helping much. I just went for more than a week without going AT ALL!

This can't be good for me. I know this happens sometimes. What do others do to try to stay more regular?

[skyblew 0]

I am four weeks out and have only pooped twice. The first time was 16 days post op. The doctor didn't seem concerned. I tried Milk of Magnesia (it's nasty) and Miralax (it doesn't taste). I try to drink my Water and i don't have Constipation. But I will try everyone's suggestions.

Thanks for bringing this up.

[lifeasdina 0]

I agree about the taste - cherry is what I use - just takes a couple of swallows but FYI the Miralax you have to use it several times before it works and for me I could taste the grit... but that's me. Not like there is a lot in your bowel but it need to learn to learn to have movements again on it's own.

I am four weeks out and have only pooped twice. The first time was 16 days post op. The doctor didn't seem concerned. I tried Milk of Magnesia (it's nasty) and Miralax (it doesn't taste). I try to drink my Water and i don't have Constipation. But I will try everyone's suggestions.

Thanks for bringing this up.

[leeblewb 9]

I had the same problem for months. Tried Miralax (had a hard time making myself drink it since I could only get about 4 oz of Fluid down at a time), tried stool softeners and even resorted to actual laxatives when had no relief from metamucil. Then I found Fiber gummies. I love them. Two every night and I am like clockwork. They have like 30 calories. Well worth it for me.

[kamrie37 134]

I second the Magnesium!! It will make you GO! I would start out w/ a small dose 250mg then up to 500mg if the 250mg doesn't work. The pills are really cheap too. And it is a mineral, not a laxative.

[Driver Deb 10]

I have had this issue my whole life... mineral oil enemas do the trick for me.

[RuthiieBabiie 0]

I was in the same boat, but I read on one of these threads that Flax seed oil from Whole Foods helped someone. That same day I went and bought it, and..... IT WORKS let me tell you. I go everyday now and I've been using it for a week. It did take 2 days for it to start working, but its better than taking milk of magnesia every other day.

[missmack 0]

a little bit of licorice works, or kiwifruit. The doctor gave me something called lactulose but I've only had to take it twice in the last three weeks.

I am finding that about a 2cm long bit of licorice each day is working wonders

[ATLGirl 134]

I am 8 months out and I still have problems. I'll admit. I take a lax once a month. I east Activia everyday and take Mylax 3 times a week. Nothing seems to work with me. The lax makes me feel like at least I know something is in there and coming out. I will try the flaxseed this weekend. I consider myself a slow loser and I think it has a lot with me not going weekly. Thanks for the topic and tips.

[A New Day 5]

Using laxatives will eventually make the problem worse because your body will get used to them. Please try the magnesium, it has eliminated this problem for me. Pun intended

[kamrie37 134]

a little bit of licorice works' date=' or kiwifruit. The doctor gave me something called lactulose but I've only had to take it twice in the last three weeks.

I am finding that about a 2cm long bit of licorice each day is working wonders [/quote']

Why does licorice make you go?

[JD7176 84]

My NUT recommends a mega dose of Vitamin C.< /p>