Stool Softener

[thall04 11]

Hey guys! I know this is probably TMI, but I haven't pooped in like 5 days. My doc said to drink milk of magnesia,but I'm not sure if I could stomach it. Is it safe to take something like dulcolax? I'm kinda miserable...any tips would be nice!

I'm about 2 months out.

Edited April 17, 2014 by thall04

[Terribj 208]

Miralax - stir it in water--it isn't gritty and it is tasteless.

[StephanieRR 131]

Try the stool softner gel caps. I take the Kroger or Great Value Brand twice a day and they definitely help me. Don't take one on an empty stomach though. I usually wait a half hour after eating Breakfast and dinner.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

I take stool softeners daily, and Miralax or prune juice as needed. Anytime I have whey Protein I need a laxative chaser.

[CaliLoser118 8]

There is a chocolate flavored "smooth nove" tea I drink nightly. I add a few drops of stevia to it. It works gently and helps you get in your Water.< /p>

[ChavaBling 145]

When I went on my self-imposed "pre-op diet", I started drinking a Protein shake for Breakfast, one for lunch, and a lean Protein & veggie carb-free dinner. This really helped with my weight loss, but gave me poops so dense & hard, they caused fissures. I was bleeding whenever I went #2. I also developed hemorrhoids from straining too hard, but the $hit literally won't come out of me!!! I spoke to my PCP about it (that was a fun talk) and she prescribed me Colace to soften the poo & cortisone suppositories to help the ouchies. It really helps. I've also been trying different Fiber supplements. If I miss one day of Fiber, the rock hard doody returns.

[thall04 11]

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Hahaha...sorry...I couldn't resist.

[erp 2,016]

Ducolax was a life saver the first month for me. Yes, it is okay to take.

[leo0704 48]

I've used all of the above trying to get myself regular since surgery but the only thing that helped me (once I finally went) was taking Probiotics daily. Now I go once a day like clockwork!!

Edited April 19, 2014 by leo0704

[Mairkaye 4]

I take benefiber daily and also a probiotic.