Constipation

[girlfriday 59]

Is anyone out there (I am 6 weeks post op tomorrow) suffering from extreme Constipation? I know this is TMI, but I feel like I am so backed up that anything I eat is now just sitting at the top of my sleeve and if I wanted to throw up I could. I can't take this. I am miserable. I am taking stool softeners (2 twice a day). I have held my Iron for about 5 days now as well to see if that made things improve.

[TiredOfChubRub 21]

Fleet suppository? I am too early to be constipated. Praying I don't get it, but the fleet always helped my kids.

[Treed2 2]

Take a probiotic everyday! Will help and is good for you!

[made2beme 119]

No help here, just wanted to say Im sorry you are going through this. I have the exact opposite issue....although I am not eating "real" food yet, everything I take in comes straight out within an hour or so...uuuggh. I cant wait until there are some solids going in.

[It's all new 453]

I can't take Iron AT ALL because it makes the Constipation even worse. Even without it I have major problems. I am taking Miralax but it doesn't seem to be enough to make the difference. I will be curious what other people have to say. Good luck!

[suzilouise 13]

I have the same problem - 7 weeks post op. I am taking sachets given to me by the doctor and Syrup of fig, but nothing seems to be happening.

[vampsy 29]

Milk of magnesia. Just don't plan on going anywhere that day

I was do badly constipated I wanted it surgically removed. I know... TMI, but really the pain while on the potty was horrible. But then I had some MOM and I felt so much better. Good luck.

Btw, it gets better

[girlfriday 59]

I am a pharmacist, so I have tried everything mentioned. Miralax has just never ever worked for me, even pre op. Dulcolax does the trick, but it is not a good idea to take a laxative like that all the time. I haven't tried any Fiber supplements post op, but I Did during my first pregnancy and it was not pleasant.....tons of bloating. I think I will try fiber again. It's sort of funny I have this issue because I have spent many years on advising people on how to relieve Constipation. I took a probiotic for 30'days straight several months back, I didn't notice any improvements in my digestive health either..lol.

[kamrie37 134]

Magnesium pills help for this. They have been my savior in the past, but now I need extra help. I take a Magnesium and a Doucalax almost every day and still don't go every day.

[Giselle3264 175]

I tried the Ducolax and it was very effective. I couldn't make the Miralax work, it congealed in the cup before I could drink it! I'm finally settling into a rhythm without aids but it is NOT every day like pre op. Is there anything in your diet that could be making this a chronic problem? I love cheese but it does cause Constipation for me.

[susanfaye 162]

Milk of magnesia worked really well. I agree don't go anywhere that day though. It was painless and no cramps.

[girlfriday 59]

Magnesium pills help for this. They have been my savior in the past' date=' but now I need extra help. I take a Magnesium and a Doucalax almost every day and still don't go every day.[/quote']

I have started a magnesium supplement. It's supposed to help with depression (a certain formula) and I thought it would help with this but so far it hasn't. Right now, my diet consists of some dairy but I need the Protein. I have had some problems with gastritis and the doctor told me to try eating only the foods I knew I could eat for a few days. That was on Wednesday. I had eaten some rotisserie chicken the night before and threw it up almost immediately and was really having a lot of nausea. So, I eat yogurt or cottage cheese once a day and may eat a snack size piece of cheese. I use soy milk for my Protein shakes and it is non- dairy. I have eaten so many refried Beans I am sick of them and you would think thise would help. I just cannot get all my Water in and especially like this. I am a hot mess.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Only thing that works for me, and I've tried it ALL, is milk of magnesia and lots of Water after.

[DEZ1975 170]

My Dr said that when you're that severely backed up, nothing you take orally will ever help. He said. Fleet enema is the best course of action. Good luck to you.

[MamaJaa 1]

Benefiber added to your liquids every day.