karenb4729 309 Posted June 15, 2012 I hate to bring up such a personal topic.... I had my surgery on June 4th. The weekend prior to my surgery I had to do a bowel prep with magnesium citrate which totally cleaned out my colon. However, since surgery I have not had a bowel movement. When I went to my Dr appt on Monday he said to stay off the narcotics and to try Milk of Magnesia. I have a lot of gas but no movement yet on anything remotely close to a BM. Anyone else in this situation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strellalight 3 Posted June 15, 2012 I had the same issue, my doctor recomended me benefiber it really helps me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsnate 55 Posted June 15, 2012 All I can say is stay ahead of the problem! I had one of the worst experienced ever when I was constipated about 2 weeks post op. I'll spare you the details, but Miralax has been a lifesaver for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliveAgain 283 Posted June 15, 2012 Do a search for "constipation" or "bowel movement" using the search bar or the main search page. It been asked and answered many times! Milk of Magnesia, Benefiber, and/or Colace should help - drink plenty of water! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouiseC 1,031 Posted June 15, 2012 I always turn to pureed kiwifruit when constipated. Works better than any laxative on the market IMO! Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PEvette 297 Posted June 15, 2012 kiwi or prunes....those are natural...I'm having the opposite issue, and its beginning to upset me because I dont want to get dehydrated... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deb_fox 42 Posted June 27, 2012 I am two weeks post op and never feel the need to have a bowel movement. I use glycerin suppositories every 3-4 days and they make me go within an hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
