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[Salonboi 353]

Lack of a bowel movement is VERY common after any surgery that requires anesthesia, and especially so with a bariatric surgery, since you're typically going without food for several days before and after your surgery date. I would recommend starting a daily regiment of Miralax or Colase (stool softeners). I'd skip the laxative unless you start to feel discomfort and need a "boost" - the cramping that laxatives cause can be quite unpleasant! Miralax and Colase, on the other hand, do not induce intestinal cramping - instead they bring extra Water into the intestines, which produces larger, softer, smoother bowel movements that are easier to have.

Thanks for response ???? milk of magnesia has been a Godsend ???? I'm finally getting back on track with that part of daily living lol. I did the exlax two times, and never again with that cramping. That sh*t hurt lol

[kiss-my-kitty 12]

You're welcome. laxatives certainly have their use, but for post-op the cramping they induce is especially cruel, lol. I prefer Miralax or Colase since they work differently and thus don't force any cramping or contractions. But when things are really blocked up, hitting the body from all angles - double dose of Colase chased with a laxative, and if need be a suppository -- will certainly help to clear things out!

[Salonboi 353]

Definitely good to know ????

[Salonboi 353]

It took two days, with a dose each day for it to work that first time lol. But as I knew, food really wasn't going in, so nothing should be going out lol.