Constapation post sleeve advice please

[rcc 13]

Know it's not the best of subjects but the last time I had a movement was 6 dats ago I was sleeved 4 days ago and had a laxative today but it was yuck !! I don't want to squeeze too hard but wondered when I should worry .. liquids are going down well even though it's just Decaf. coffee and will start Protein Shakes later and perhaps another yucky laxative drink how long was it for you ? Thank you

[Twylad 7]

It was over a week post-op for me. I became concerned, so I called my doc and he gave me permission to use Miralax, which did the trick. I've also been surprised by how much smaller my BMs now. (TMI?)

[Macy6 356]

Do you feel like you need to go and can't? I was around 5 days post op before I did. We were told to keep miralax on hand. Less in less out but the anesthesia and narcotics don't help with the process. I had a bad reaction to my Protein Shake on day 5 so I was essentially cleaned out because of that (you are welcome for that) however I did take miralax half doses a couple times in the first few weeks, once I was moved to soft foods at week 2 I've been good to go since.

[rcc 13]

Thanks for the advice it's very welcome it's just a bit tricky working out aches and pains from the op to wanting to go .. It's not uncomfortable though and hope time will sort things out ..

[Kathie5353 53]

My doc said Miralax.

[RebecaSparkles 247]

So I used 1 cap of miralax in 6 oz of Water & some mio for flavor around 5 pm yesterday. Today, had action-not unplesant but def a gotta go now feeling. Lost #1.5!

Very happy.

allons-y

[Kathie5353 53]

I get the travel packs that you mix in any amount of Water stir until it disolves and the water is clear. It has no taste at all and seems to work in less than an hour. I don't over use but if I need to I use it. It beats being miserable.

[IpswichPav 6]

I have been drinking 4 oz hot prune juice in the morning (replaces my coffee) at the suggestion of my nutritionist. It has 90 calories but I prefer it to medication.