Backed Up!

[carolinacrumb88 21]

Hey yall... sorry for the TMI but I need some suggestions. I literally have not had a bowel movement since a day before my surgery 8 days ago... I am still on full liquid so have been doing Protein Shakes and yogurt etc., but nothing! I have reduced my percocet intake to 1 every 4 to 6 hours and I know that can really contribute too. I have used a stool softener/laxative for two days now and nothing. I called my doc and he recommended milk of magnesia but I don't think I can stomach that stuff. Anyone else struggle with this right after surgery and have any suggestions? I am drinking Celebrate ENS 4 in 1 shakes which have Fiber in them too but clearly not enough :/.

[McButterpants 2,846]

yep - happened to me...I took Metamucil and a good quality probiotic. NUT wanted me to poo immediately! :-)

Best of luck - hope things get "movin'" for you soon.

[sharonintx 1,275]

Me too. I didn't want Milk of Magnesia either. I finally got a Dulcolax at 7 days. Issue resolved.

[carolinacrumb88 21]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[ashsleeved 41]

My doctor told me to do a fleets enema. Not the most appealing option, but it worked. He also told me to take milk of mag once or twice a week until I'm regular on my own

[woo woo 872]

Try the cherry flavor milk of mag, the taste is not bad at all and it works

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

My NUT suggested Benefiber, which I have used daily for months now, with no issues. I actually use the Shopko brand, which is a lot cheaper. Got me regular, and keeps me that way. I add it to my "cocktail" in the morning, consisting of cold Water, Water Enhancer drops, unflavored Protein powder, and powdered Calcium citrate. A quick and easy way to get a lot done in a fairly tasty manner.

[efierke 60]

definitely had some problems post-operatively. My recommendation would be Miralax, but I'd actually stay away from the fiber - right now you're eating so little that it can bunch up and cause a blockage in your intestines, especially if you're having trouble getting all your Water in. Miralax is nice and gentle but it does take a couple of days to work.

[LisaPunkinHead 187]

I was told NO Metamucil ever -- it thickens up and can make a mess in your sleeve. I use Milk of Magnesia (I add a tiny bit of S/F Torani Syrup to make it palatable) occasionally and take docusate every day (PCP recommended that). I also use Benefiber in my coffee or other drinks -- you don't even know it's there.

[gal friday 176]

Miralax is what my doc recommended and it works really well.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

The best thing you can do, for YOUR situation, is to call your surgical team. They have all the answers for you particular need, AND you paid them for it!!!

[Jendroppinglbs 24]

I had the same issue as you I ended up having to use the fleet suppositories and milk of magnesia to get things moving per my doctor’s recommendation. I now drink a cup of Smooth Move tea every few days to try and stay regular.