MOLLSY 17 Posted June 9, 2014 Sorry folks, not a good teatime subject. I'm really unsure how this should work. Went to loo last week but nothing since. I am on fluids only but keep getting low bowel cramp which suggests some disturbance down there. Has anyone got any suggestions. Will I even go on fluids only. Feel bloaty as if I need to but can't. PLEASE HELP. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
able2cope 193 Posted June 9, 2014 I feel your anguish... been there many times. I was sleeved in Oct 12, and now (possibly due to having to take co-codomol for other issues) find myself taking dulcolax and dulcoease at least once every week... I know its probably not the best answer, but its what works for me - I've also tried taking just a little bit prune juice... perhaps watered down at this stage in case it is too strong for your sleeve.. Good luck. I think we have all been there at some point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted June 9, 2014 With the drastic alteration of your diet, things are going to be a little different until you return to some semblance of eating. Milk of Magnesia worked wonders for me. I took it daily for a few days just to keep everything moving "normally". I know it has worked for many folks, too. Of course, contact your medical team for your specific needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOLLSY 17 Posted June 9, 2014 Hello Selena Hay, thank you for your reply. I think prune juice sounds like the perfect idea. It should kill two birds with one stone and with the added advantage that I love it (especially with vodka and ice). I will behave myself! PdxMan has just posted whist I was writing this. Think I might try a cocktail! Thank you both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
