Kris10b 4 Posted January 1, 2013 I'm 5 days out of surgery, down 9.5 pounds, and feeling great. The only problem I'm having is going to the bathroom, I feel like I really need to go but can only go a little bit. I can't eat prunes and I'm scared to try laxatives.... What can I do to be regular again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrabbit81 89 Posted January 1, 2013 Have you tried prune juice? My friend swears by it, I had a painful incident with some laxatives the doctor gave me. So I'm going I give prune juice a go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLO ITS ME CAMI 27 Posted January 1, 2013 My first BM wasn't until 5 days out. Perfectly normal after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stomlin75 161 Posted January 1, 2013 I am a month out and still can't poop unless I take milk of magnesia. I've amped up Fiber in my diet but that still hasn't done the trick. I've read that prilosec can cause Constipation so I am guessing that is contributing to the problem on top of eating mostly Protein. Looking forward to being able to eat leafy greens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxieville 799 Posted January 1, 2013 I would suggest adding Miralax to your daily regime. You can divide the dosage between am/pm. It's mellow. Takes about 24 hours to work. Make sure you get in your liquids as miralax absorbs liquids in your body to work. At 4+ months out I still take it on occasion. You won't have lots of bm's so soon post-op but the major complaint is Constipation, so if you can prevent it, you'll be ahead of the game. :-) You can also do a search on here. Many people have all kinds of suggestions! Consulting your doc is always a good idea too. Across the board, all docs seems to agree that Miralax is good and safe. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suejersey 263 Posted January 1, 2013 I was using a stool softener every other any and then miralax every other other day I am about 2 1/2 months out and seem to be getting a bit more regular. As you start eating solids amp up the fiber as well and you should be okay. It will be less than before because you are eating less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeauxForIt 659 Posted January 1, 2013 I take a stool softener a couple if times a week and all is well now, at 11 weeks out. In the beginning, I had to to take it very day to keep things moving. Once you can eat more and get all of your Water in, it gets way easier. (<----pun intended!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris10b 4 Posted January 1, 2013 Thank you all for your help. I tried coffee this morning and it seemed to help, hopefully that's all it takes but I'll keep the other ideas in mind for later down the road. 1 A Sleeve4me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Lavoie 29 Posted January 2, 2013 Smooth Move Tea....tastes good and works wonderful. I use it about once a week. You can find it in the grocery stores tea isle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites