Milk of magnesia for constipation

[sleevie.wonder 306]

Had surgery a week ago today and haven't had a bm. Nurse told me to try liquid colace, but Rite Aid only had the capsules. So she said as a 2nd choice get milk of magnesia. I'm going to take it before bed. Just wondering if it worked for anyone? She said as a last resort to use a fleet suppository, which doesn't sound pleasant at all.

Also, how often are we even supposed to be having bm's while we are on liquids?

[PdxMan 4,292]

Take MOM for no less than a week. Kept me going.

[SlowlybutSurely 73]

I used Prune juice which was a plus for me since I LOVE prune juice (and prunes)!

[livvsmum 2,369]

MOM works like a charm for me. Colace really didn't help me much

[btlombardo68 15]

Hi I'm 8 days post op and needed help too. I've tried MoM and it has helped

[Mercedesgirl 2]

Tomorrow will be a week for me also. I am going thru the same thing. I called my Dr and he told me I could take pill form Mucalax. I've took one per day for the last 3 days and today they moved just a little. Dr. said I could take what I normally did which is the Mucalax. Just don't take anything that has steroids in it. Hope it gets better for you.

[Mercedesgirl 2]

I'm sorry it's Ducolax.

[jallsop 39]

Are u still taking narcotic pain med? I am 8 days post op, I take colace twice daily and Miralax as needed. Careful with MOM because it can cause abdominal cramping. Miralax works wonders, consider giving it a try. Good luck!

[sleevie.wonder 306]

Thanks everyone! I took the Phillips milk of mag last night before bed and woke up to a bm. Wasn't pretty but it's peace of mind I guess lol.

[Susysleever 265]

Miralax.