Constipation

[AJAgwu 5]

I have been constipated for several weeks now. I never had this issue pre-op and I know it's most likely due to my diet now having an increase in dairy and a decrease in fruits/vegetables and grains. My Dr said colace twice a day and benefiber or another similar product twice a day. If this doesn't do the trick I should try Milk of Magnesia. It's been several days now and I don't notice a difference (still have to try the milk of mag but dreading the taste). What have other people done to combat this problem?

[Lauranbob Mc 94]

I am only a daily regimine of colalce once per day. I am luck if go once a week now. Talk to the MD about it and he said as long as I am not straining it is good. :-)

[barrbdoll 287]

I had to take Milk of Magnesia to get things moving. It was 9 days after surgery before I finally went... I bought the berry flavor by Phillips, held my nose and down the hatch it went! LOL

Good Luck!

[Lauranbob Mc 94]

they sell chewable MOM

[LadyIvy 159]

You need more fluids, and insoluble Fiber in your diet. Even if you are getting your recommended 64 oz a day, that is obviously not enough. I have noticed that I only go every couple of days now (just not enough food to go daily). However, so long as I keep my fluids near 100 oz a day, I have no issues at all. I live in a warm climate and am outside and working out frequently. 64 oz just does not cut it.

[VACookey 111]

I was having that problem and wanted to add more grains to my diet. I bought some Weight Control oatmeal. 7 grams of Protein per packet and only 1 gram of sugar. I can only eat half a packet at a time though but ever since I haven't had a problem at all. I eat it every other day for Breakfast.< /p>