katie.brooks 10 Posted October 28, 2012 So, this is how I've been spending my past Saturdays drinking Miralax hoping to have some relief soon. Is there anyone else who gets to share this experience with me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Need-a-Sleeve 211 Posted October 28, 2012 Oh yes, Colace every day & Miralax every 3 days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livinglifeout 217 Posted October 28, 2012 I just don't go if I don't take something, not fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted October 28, 2012 I typically take a serving of miralax every day to stay regular. I also take sugar free Gummy fibers throughout the day. Just the past week I ordered a large shipment of smooth tea from Amazon because I had success with it in the past for another unrelated surgery where pain meds made regularity an issue. Will see how well this tea works with sleeve eating. Does anyone have experience that they would like to share? 1 Lucabelle1313 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katie.brooks 10 Posted October 28, 2012 Do we ever get back to normal? I'm 4 weeks out and still not regular. I've only gone 1 time since surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meliss000 283 Posted October 28, 2012 Graham crackers work well, I try to eat 2 a day. If that doesn't work milk of mag, but be prepared to stay close to home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted October 28, 2012 I typically take a serving of miralax every day to stay regular. I also take sugar free Gummy fibers throughout the day. Just the past week I ordered a large shipment of smooth tea from Amazon because I had success with it in the past for another unrelated surgery where pain meds made regularity an issue. Will see how well this tea works with sleeve eating. Does anyone have experience that they would like to share? I have most recently been taking a version of Smooth Move tea. It has senna in it. It does seem to give me some discomfort in my intestines. I was considering just using some stool softeners and seeing if they will work. I was taking miralax but it did not seem to work for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eat That Frog 53 Posted October 28, 2012 Is Miralax stronger than a stool softener? I take 2 stool softeners every night and still am not having much luck. I am thinking about picking up some Activia Yogurt, I eat a yogurt every day anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLEEVEDNBEAUTIFUL 42 Posted October 28, 2012 I have most recently been taking a version of Smooth Move tea. It has senna in it. It does seem to give me some discomfort in my intestines. I was considering just using some stool softeners and seeing if they will work. I was taking miralax but it did not seem to work for me. I chose not to use the smooth tea because my surgeon said to stay away from stimulant producing laxatives. But this is terrible so I may need to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxieville 799 Posted October 28, 2012 I take miralax 2x a day. Works for me to split it that way. I also rotate my Iron & Calcium on alternate days. If you haven't had a BM in awhile, STOP taking those till you have a BM. Clear out your system. Then start a regime of a stool softener & alternating Calcium & Iron. Being impacted can be VERY painful and send you to the hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxieville 799 Posted October 28, 2012 Is Miralax stronger than a stool softener? I take 2 stool softeners every night and still am not having much luck. I am thinking about picking up some Activia Yogurt' date=' I eat a yogurt every day anyway.[/quote'] I think it's gentler. With ANY stool softener you need to make sure you are getting lots of liquid or it won't work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLEEVEDNBEAUTIFUL 42 Posted October 28, 2012 I take miralax 2x a day. Works for me to split it that way. I also rotate my Iron & Calcium on alternate days. If you haven't had a BM in awhile, STOP taking those till you have a BM. Clear out your system. Then start a regime of a stool softener & alternating Calcium & Iron. Being impacted can be VERY painful and send you to the hospital. Yes it is. I was told that if I couldn't move I would be admitted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxieville 799 Posted October 28, 2012 Yes it is. I was told that if I couldn't move I would be admitted. Oh no! Try enemas. I prefer the hard ones vs the liquid. And keep drinking!!! This goes for the OP also! You guys need to poop!! 1 katie.brooks reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted October 28, 2012 Yes it is. I was told that if I couldn't move I would be admitted. If you really can't go take milk of magnesia, I take three ounces with a big glass of water; within 3-4 hours you will go, stay close to the bathroom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katie.brooks 10 Posted October 28, 2012 I used miralax last night and haven't gone yet. Is it safe to take another dose now? I need to get things moving before work on Monday. I see people all day and can't just run to the bathroom mid conversation lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites