Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Yes, we can take laxatives as needed. My surgeon and gastroenterologist both recommend stool softeners if Constipation reoccurs, like Colace or Philips. I find I get constipated 1-2 times a month now, so I first try one stool softener per day for 2-3 days to see if it works. Then if it gets to a point of discomfort, I'll use a single dose of Milk of Magnesia at night. It always works. Drinkable magnesium citrate can also help, or senna tea on occasion. Make sure to drink a lot of Water with any of these!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have been using Vegetable laxatives that I found at Walmart.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have been using Sennakot. I take two a day and that does help.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I drink Decaf coffee regularly and it helps with this issue. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My NUT said Miralax.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Miralax is good and my surgeon recomends peri colace.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I take a lot of colace! LOL :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I take Miralax every other day (sometimes daily). I never actually asked my surgeon, but talked to others in his support group. Some mentioned Fiber and said that helps them, but others said fiber bulked up their system too much and made things worse, so they use Miralax and/or Colace. I tried fiber for a while, but felt worse, so now I'm doing the Miralax thing & have been doing fine with it. Sometimes I find I don't need it, but if I start feeling I need it I start using it again.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×