Constipated... What else can I do? TMI

[mikeross 216]

So I have been doing great post sleeve up until the last 2 days. I was having a BM every other day since surgery up until about 5 days ago. It has been 5 days since my last BM and I am getting seriously backed up to the point that its very painful. I have been taking a stool softener, milk of magnesia and today my first suppository. Nothing seems to be working and I seriously feel I might hurt myself if I try and push it out.

Any other ideas?

Once this passes what should I be doing/easting to prevent this from happening again?

I know I need more Fiber in my diet but can anyone give me some examples... I don't want to add to many carbs to my diet so please keep that in mind.

thank you

[asifitsthelast 31]

Miralax. it doesnt work immediately but it doesnt hurt. you go naturally without the omg the cramps. i was in the same situation a few days ago. it took a day but its awesome.

[melsue 5]

Milk of Magnesia has worked great for me. Maybe you need a bigger dose? I take it at night before bed and it's perfect. You could try a Fleet enema. I also use Konsly powder added to my Protein Shakes. It doesn't have any carbs.

[smbergie200 196]

Try Senokot S - It has stool softener and Gentle natural laxative. Also add Benefiber to your Water or Protein Shakes. Its soluble Fiber and you cant taste it at all. I just had a Tummy Tuck and prevented alot of Constipation with the Senokot S since pain meds tend to constipate. Good luck!

[No game 14,437]

Ok if you are impacted you might want to try an enema if you try that "hold" it in for a little while if you can... If that doesn't work it might have to be "manually" dealt with by a doctor sorry

[*Dean* 1,594]

'Manually dealt with' - don't even like people wagging their finger in my face!

[No game 14,437]

By a doctor you pig!

Dean I'm just trying to help here!!

[*Dean* 1,594]

Mike for a while there I was only going every couple of days.

I tried adding a fibre suppliment, but it didn't do the trick.

I got a vitamix a week ago, and I've been having a green smoothie everyday. It's as regular as it was 'back in the day'. You could set your watch too it.

[*Dean* 1,594]

By a doctor you pig!

Dean I'm just trying to help here!!

oi are you calling me a pig because I'm

a. a man

b. a copper

c. a pig

or

d. all of the above

???

[No game 14,437]

Oh, look who finally came up with some advice

[*Dean* 1,594]

I thought this was a topic I could contribute to.

I normally give people the shits .........

[No game 14,437]

Hehehe

[*Dean* 1,594]

Mmmmmm donuts.

[No game 14,437]

Lol......

[*Dean* 1,594]

Chia is really good for Constipation and loads of other stuff.

http://thescienceofeating.com/2013/02/11/double-chocolate-chia-seed-doughnuts/