LIL RED 62 Posted November 1, 2013 I'm 3 weeks post sleeve and have horrible Constipation. I feared this. What to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itstimeforachange 18 Posted November 1, 2013 You need to use Miralax it's powder that you can add to your shake or the drink of your choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy Pants1 186 Posted November 1, 2013 My misery loves your company! Ugh! I just took 2 Dulcolax. Here's to hoping for movement tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIL RED 62 Posted November 1, 2013 Thanks for suggesting Miralax. I had no idea I could use dulcolax because I was told not to swallow anything larger than an aspirin. I will try the Miralax for sure. Im afraid the Dulcolax might get stuck...I'm a wimp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sknyinside 99 Posted November 1, 2013 1 cup of very warm Water with the juice of one lemon squeezed in, a little honey to sweeten. Do this first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Very effective and you can't become dependent upon it. I am a fan of miralax as well. Just saying, if you want natural the lemon juice/water is HIGHLY effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janicole2 7 Posted November 1, 2013 After surgery I took Milk of Magnesium for Constipation, works great try it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy Pants1 186 Posted November 1, 2013 The Dulcolax tabs are tiny. And coated so they slid right down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIL RED 62 Posted November 1, 2013 Thanks so much I really appreciate all your suggestions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegasneon 181 Posted November 1, 2013 My surgeon said Milk of Magnesia too. I only needed it once but it only took an hour to get results and they were OK results- not painful or too much or prolonged, just right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
back2barb78 890 Posted November 2, 2013 MOM is nice. It hasn't caused me any abdominal cramping like some laxatives do. Doesn't taste great, but the result is. {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites