Bowel Problems, I Need Advice Please

[judid 54]

I went through this for several months post-op. tried multiple laxatives, stool softners, teas etcall laxatives work as do enemas and suppositories but really you don't want to be totally dependent on them. Exercise helps and more Water but neither of them helped me except Miralax which I take daily. It is a different type of laxative which I drink in my evening tea. It may take several days to work and does not work everyday for me. But it is so much better than before.

[beth423 33]

I have the same problem. I was constipated for 2 months. Worst thing ever. They told me to take miralax and mix it. It is nasty in Water. It is helping some. Hope you get it worked out soon

[Kerrie-Ann 34]

My problem is the opposite, I haven't had a solid/hard BM since surgery. My stool is very soft...I wonder if this is bad... ??

[theby_88 72]

Thanks everyone for your advice. I am going to go down list and try each one till one works, LOL. I hope at least one does. I really appreciate all the support!

[jldeville 61]

Is that a laxative or a stool softner?

It says its a laxative but I find it just softens the stool. Very gently.

[LisaMiller 9]

I take a daily stool softener, it's a little red pill. Ask doctor for a prescription. Also I take a daily probiotic. It seemed to help me stay regular and I swear it helped me lose weight. It is pricy but I swear by it. Also, make sure you are drinking your Water. That is very important. I drink cherry pomegranate crystal light. No sodas, just Water. Hope this helps-----Lisa

[theby_88 72]

I take a daily stool softener, it's a little red pill. Ask doctor for a prescription. Also I take a daily probiotic. It seemed to help me stay regular and I swear it helped me lose weight. It is pricy but I swear by it. Also, make sure you are drinking your Water. That is very important. I drink cherry pomegranate crystal light. No sodas, just Water. Hope this helps-----Lisa

Thank you Lisa, I will def do that.

[theby_88 72]

Does anyone know we can take gel pills?

[droppingitlikeitshot75 35]

Does anyone know we can take gel pills?

If you are going to get a script for it ask for liquid. It is available in liquid form. Colace that is. But with that being said, Miralax works just the same. It is not a harsh laxative and it softens stools also and it can be taken up to 7 days if need be. I love it. It is my laxative of choice now for the last 3 years. I ususally use Benefiber also. Both of these can be mixed in your favorite drinks or juices. No, it is not like Metamucil if you ever had it. It disappears, but drink right away.

[NurseTAB 65]

My doc said to not take anything the first couple months that eventually your body will regulate itself and it seems to be doing so.

[theby_88 72]

Ok, thank you RNYTalk Addict!

[roniwhite1 1]

Milk of Mag. Surgeon recommended.

[bariatric op number 4 38]

Hmmm' date=' awesome. I appreciate it. Anything that will work at this point! LOL[/quote']

Be careful going against your surgeons advise Hun xxxx

[judid 54]

Again, everyone is different and my Constipation got so bad that I thought I could have an obstruction which is far more serious. I was bleeding and in horrible pain so taking a laxative was imperative for me. I tried every remedy, drank gallons of Water, cups of Fiber, exercise for an hour daily, suppositories, enemas, you name it!!! Getting something that worked at least most of the time(miralax) was a miracle for me. I began feeling so much better so take whatever you need to, ask your doctor's office for recommendations but do whatever you need to.

[theby_88 72]

Be careful going against your surgeons advise Hun xxxx

Oh no I won't go against them. I always check with the bariatric nurse at my doc's office. I don't want to be causing any problems ya know. Thank you for the concern though that's really nice of you!