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Okay. I know this is tmi but I am 3 months out of surgery. I have been so constipated for the past week. I am drinking 8 tbsp of milk of magnesia. Nothing is helping. What can I do??

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MoM doesn't work for me.

You could try glycerine suppositories or a fleet enema. Not so pleasant but will usually bring relief fast! If that doesn't help call your personal care physician.

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My surgeon recommends taking Miralax daily.

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I read in one of the cookbooks for RNY that the author took 1 Vitamin E a day and that helped her. I haven't had surgery yet so just passing on info :) good luck that's a terrible feeling for sure!

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MoM doesn't work for me.

You could try glycerine suppositories or a fleet enema. Not so pleasant but will usually bring relief fast! If that doesn't help call your personal care physician.

This is what works for me. Last year I was having the same issue and MoM did nothing. I know my BF also recommeded Colace (softner) and most Dr. say it is none harmful and you can take it with RNY. Just check with your Dr.

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I still am having trouble. I called the dr. He called in some lacutose. I hope it helps. Has anybody ever tried it?

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My surgeon actually prescribes colace at discharge from the hospital. It says 1 a day on my bottle.

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I was told twice a day with the collace. Once in the morning and once in the evening. I'm still on full liquids so not passing much.

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I just can't believe how different the recommendations are by each surgeon. LOL

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My Doctor recommended Mirolax in hot Water and to add a little fresh lemon. It worked.

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Haha lactulose will work for sure!

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I know this may sound weird but I eat a apple and that works for me, but with the skin.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-NOTE using RNYTalk

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How long does it take to work??

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