Constipation HELP!

[christymrod 10]

I know that sounds gross but its nearly 1 am here ad I cannot sleep! I sat on the toilet for almost an hour and can't go. My stomach hurts. I wish I could go! I had surgery on the 20th and have only gone once. I'm in so much pain. Any suggestions anything at all!? Can I take anything!?

[ChristieK 70]

Milk of Magnesia is awesome. Took it a week after surgery and worked wonders Good luck. I know it's not fun

Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

[GypsyQueen 198]

Fleet Enema was what doc recommended. $2 and quick relief. Comes in a 2 pack just in case! Good luck!

[SmilingEyes 29]

never a laxitive but you can try a stool softener... like collace.. i use 50 mg not the one hundred and i only take one// they say 1-3 but i take one... Good luck... it isn't immediate relief but it will help in about a day...

[MystiGal 143]

I was sleeved on Tuesday, 5/21 and I had the same question. A family member brought me Miralax...is that ok to take?

[WillInAtlanta 24]

My dr recommended Miralax since it doesn't clump and goes down easily... Mix some into a Protein shake

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[No game 14,437]

Fleet Enema was what doc recommended. 2 and quick relief. Comes in a 2 pack just in case! Good luck!

I second the fleets, it sounds like you are at a point that you need immediate help, so you don't become impacted!

Fleets or a suppository..

[DEZ1975 170]

Fleet enema for sure. Sounds scary but it's not. Once you're that backed up, nothing you take internally will make enough of a difference.

[confidence 46]

My doctor suggest Maalox for me:)

[Iniysa 157]

Think it's time to run to the nearest 24hr store for a Fleets to use now and Mirilax to keep it from happening again. Add as much Fiber as you can to your diet.

Good luck!

[prettylittleheart 95]

Sounds like me early out, I was soooo miserable - I tried dulcolax one night, miralax the next night, and the finally I was tired being in pain because the other things didn't work so I used Milk of Magnesia. I had to take two doses to get total relief but I took in the day and I was going but not enough for total relief, took it again at night and was completely relieved the next morning. I haven't had a problem since. I found it worked better at night too. hope you feel better!

[Sydney Susan 333]

You need to combine something for the "top end" (Movicol, lactulose, stool softeners etc) with something for the "bottom end" (rectum) of your clogged up intestine. You can get a hard stool low down that acts very effectively as a plug... And all the stuff you pour in the top end (stool softeners, laxatives etc) will make you feel ill until it can break through that hard stool - not fun!

Fibre doesn't always help when it gets this bad but Water always does. Go off extra fibre for a few days until you feel this is sorted out. But make sure you go back to it!

[SqueakyWheel&Ethyl 160]

I had the same problem early on. MoM is effective. I chew Fiber tabs daily now. They are fruity tasting and work perfectly. Normal movements without cramping or straining.

[christymrod 10]

Thank you all so very much!! I greatly appreciate all the advice!! I was able to go after some Milk of Magnesia but I will go get stocked on a stool softener and some Fiber tablets! It really was terrible pain!

[GypsyQueen 198]

The Fleet was for first time go after surgery only...