Bathroom Issues

[Elinjacksmom 5]

Ok so I normally don't like to discuss bathroom issues but since you all are going through the same thing that I am I hope you all can give me some advice & help!!

I'm almost 6 weeks out & I'm having major issues going to the bathroom. I've even been taking Miralax & other meds but nothing is really helping. I'm starting to really worry.

Has anyone else dealt with this issue & what advice do you have.

[Lauranbob Mc 94]

colace twice a day and increase your Water intake

[*susan* 1,709]

The only thing that worked for me was good ol' Milk of Magnesia.

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[Sassygirl06 962]

yes I had problems with going for a while. I wasnt eating enough to have any waiste. I would take a few days till I had to go. Now I pretty much go every day again. if you have pain from Constipation you need to talk to the doc, because impaction is a deadly thing. I have had patients die of impaction.....dont freak out....they were mentally impaired and didnt know to report it to us. the pain meds that they give you can cause constipation, so if you are still on those you might think about taking some collase, also called dss....it doesnt make you go, it just makes it softer when you go, and is totally fine to take with your new tummy. good luck!

[Elinjacksmom 5]

Well what's worried me is that I'm not going for 7 days & then I end up using an enema. I'm just worried because this is the 2nd week in a row this has happened.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I used Miralax every day and it did the trick just great. Before that, I took 2 stool softeners every night.

Are you using a whole capful of Miralax every day? You can't just use it periodically. You have to use it every day.

[belaire30 20]

I'm 5 days out and I have opposite. Is that bad??

[jennrus 176]

I'm 5 days out and I have opposite. Is that bad??

Me too! Wondering if it is the dairy?

[belaire30 20]

@ Jennrus I made the mistake of drinking chocalte milk last I was semi out of it on pain meds and I promise you I will never make that mistake again. But I have my problem 2 days out once or twice a day all I am eating is broth, Jello and Gatorade maybe because we're just consuming liquids idk.

[suzilouise 13]

I am nearly 8 weeks out and have had Constipation for a few weeks now. So much so I now have a haemaroids. The doc has prescribed me 2 sachets of stool softener a day plus Senakot (I am not sure if you get that over in the States). My dietician from the hospital had already written to my doc to say that I could well suffer from this so it seems a common side affect.

I hope you get some relief soon x

[keldolbeth 262]

Ok so I normally don't like to discuss bathroom issues but since you all are going through the same thing that I am I hope you all can give me some advice & help!!

I'm almost 6 weeks out & I'm having major issues going to the bathroom. I've even been taking Miralax & other meds but nothing is really helping. I'm starting to really worry.

Has anyone else dealt with this issue & what advice do you have.

I am 8 weeks out. I am definitely going less frequently that usual but last week was the first time I felt like I had to go and couldn't. It got to be very painful, both in my stomach and my bum. I don't usually have Constipation problems but when I do I've gotten hemorrhoids and bad bleeding and was terrified of it returning. I had tried Miralax and it made a slight difference. However, I will tell you what solved it for me (I'm sure this is not doctor-recommended and I'll get criticized for it but whatever)... sugar free candy!!! There's a warning on the bag that says "excessive consumption may have a laxative effect." I've had this reaction before so I know my limit is 2 pieces. I bought a bag while I was out shopping with a friend and mindlessly popped probably 5-7. I had the worst diarrhea all night (at least I was at home when it started) but it cleaned me out, I lost 2 pounds and I have been fairly regular since. I just found it humorous since the cure for me ended up being unintentional. I'm not saying I recommend this, just sharing my experience.

Good luck!

[Elinjacksmom 5]

Thank you all so much for your advice & I'm relieved to know that I'm not the only one that's going through this.

I was starting to get really worried.

I had gotten some Fiber gummies & wondered if that would help. I'm also going to make sure & take something everyday now instead of waiting until it's been 7 days out.

Thank you all so much!!

[NDN_RN 527]

When I was on a Protein diet in the past (not sleeved yet), i would mix metamucil in my protein dring and blenderize with ice to make a thick milk shake. Kept me regular.

[jennyblue111 32]

I just bought my 1st ever stool softener, Dulcolax. Talk about 'u know you're a grown up when..' Never had this problem before. I'm 2 1/2 weeks post-op, & tho I'm sure b/c of my mostly liquid intake, I won't poop like a champ for a while, getting a red ring on my butt from trying so hard, so long is not working for me. It took me forever to go @ all after surgery; I've only had 3 BM's. But im pootin, so i know its workin I kinda miss it. Who knew?!

[shrinkydinkme 221]

wow... I am almost 3 weeks out and although it is nice to know I am not alone in this.... it has been 7 days and time obviously for me to take some aggressive action. I tried to put that collace stuff into a Protein Shake and it turned into a semi solid. I guess I will go try again in some Water and then use the Metimucil daily to increase fiber.... sure hope it works no pain- but lots of fear and slowed weight loss.