HELP!

[iamblessed1225 61]

I'm 13 months post surgery have lost 116#'s still got like 15-20 to go but can someone give me some suggestions to help with my Constipation my doc tells me it's ok to take milk of magnesia every day but it's getting hard because I work the weekdays??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! PS..., what do yall think about grapefruit I've been eating for the last 2 days!! Thanks again!!

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

My doctor told me it was ok to use whatever means necessary to stay regular, but I was afraid of becoming dependent on laxatives and suffered severely for months. I finally got it that he must know more than me and it would be ok to take his advice. So far, I have had no ill effects from daily stool softeners and regular (not quite daily) use of laxatives. I do alternate the different preparations: Mira-Lax, Col-Rite, Milk of Magnesia, Smooth Move tea. I am so much more comfortable now!

Also, about the grapefruit. I am below my goal weight and I have now increased my fruit intake. (I was already eating plenty of vegetables.) This is probably part of the reason I have been more comfortable. But I would advise being careful not to add a lot of fruit too early. It will definitely affect the rate of weight loss.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

What other fruits and veg are you eating besides grapefruit. Dark green leafy veg, bananas (be careful they are high in sugar/carbs), prunes are also good for moving bowels. I'm vegetarian so I've been eating fruit and veg since week 1 with no ill effects. I make it a point to have either green veg or fruit each day. I have a BM anywhere from 1 -3 times a day. I am one of the people who drinking coffee also aids in making me go.

I would start with something simple like eating 1 or 2 prunes before bed. That might help you have a regular BM by morning. If that doesn't work then try some of the other things like Smooth Move tea, MOM, stool softeners or ducolax.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

I take a psyllium Fiber pill twice a day, and have some lo-cal hot chocolate with Miralax every other day. I also take a probiotic every day. Together they keep me ship-shape. (Or something that sounds like that.)

[by Gods Grace 10]

I have had same problem Dr told me to get Mira lax give it a try