A real shi!@&$ topic

[buplee 556]

Had my first bm two days after being discharged from the hospital.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Moral ax or colace is highly recommended.

[Vermont Sleever 3]

first day home for me... i get at least 9 cups Water each day plus my Protein drinks....i've only missed 1 or 2 days. my doctor told me to take 1 oz of milk of magnesia if needed....good luck with the bm...did you ever thought anyone would wish you luck with bm? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Lol... Nope I never thought I would....lol

[JP69 116]

I had to use a suppository,Dulcolax. Works really really well and fast:)

[shelbyshumyers 12]

They made me have one before I could leave the hospital! (Had to have a suppository to make it happen) but things have been good since then! I am 4 weeks out tomorrow!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I had to use a suppository' date='Dulcolax. Works really really well and fast:)[/quote']

Agree that ducolax suppository is really good for that 1st post sleeve bm or down the road if you run into severe Constipation. It is good for unblocking, but not so good for day to day. Once you are unblocked, Miralax, benefiber or something gentle is more appropriate. For reference I take Miralax and chia seeds on a regular basis with pretty good success. On occasion, I will use the suppository. For example, when I am taking pain meds or if I get dehydrated from a bad flu. Hope this helps.

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Went day 3 with Miralax stool softner . Dr advised to do so if I hadn't gone in 2-3 days after sleeve.

[MissTiffany203 31]

Since you're not eating food .. You don't have anything in your stomach to actually go.. Get a stool softener & you'll be fine! NO LAXATIVE! Everything will get normal once you start eating again

[Mastiff_mama 171]

Went day 3 with Miralax stool softner . Dr advised to do so if I hadn't gone in 2-3 days after sleeve.

Mine too! It slipped up on me too... Do not believe those who say since you're on liquids there's nothing to go.... Not true! You will get super constipated... Maybe it Protein and pain meds

[Lyrakl 15]

I was told if it didn't happen by day 6 to call the doctor. Luckily it happened on day 4.

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Mine too! It slipped up on me too... Do not believe those who say since you're on liquids there's nothing to go.... Not true! You will get super constipated... Maybe it Protein and pain meds

Exactly!

[Satchel 42]

When I hit day 5 with no movement, I began taking Equate sugar free Fiber supplement every day. Since, I have gone at least every other day, mostly, every day.

Is this Equate Fiber supplement in capsule or powder form? How much Water do you have to drink with it? Does it expand in your stomach? Who makes Equate?

I have a lot of questions about this because I have a real problem with Constipation. I need a laxative every 3 or 4 days and am afraid I have become dependent on them. I get so many different answers from pharmacists. (I have spoken to my surgeon who told me to contact my pharmacist.)

[SMO 193]

It is a chewable tablet. Much like a chewable Vitamin. I just suck on it until it dissolves. No Water necessary. It is sold at Walmart. It does not expand. It is not a chemical so there is no dependence.

[Satchel 42]

It is a chewable tablet. Much like a chewable Vitamin. I just suck on it until it dissolves. No Water necessary. It is sold at Walmart. It does not expand. It is not a chemical so there is no dependence.

How many do you have to chew a day?

[Satchel 42]

Agree that ducolax suppository is really good for that 1st post sleeve bm or down the road if you run into severe Constipation. It is good for unblocking, but not so good for day to day. Once you are unblocked, miralax, benefiber or something gentle is more appropriate. For reference I take Miralax and chia seeds on a regular basis with pretty good success. On occasion, I will use the suppository. For example, when I am taking pain meds or if I get dehydrated from a bad flu. Hope this helps.

Miralax is a laxative, as well, correct? It says it dissolves in 4-8 oz of Water or any liquid. I would imagine if mixing in only 4 oz of Water, it would be thicker to drink, so can you sip it slowly and take awhile to drink the whole thing? Crazy questions, I know, but I get nervous about drinking stuff that may be thick.