I don't mean to sound gross but....

[Daisee68 2,493]

@@HealthyJudy - I have not tried acupuncture before but it was suggested under another similar post today (not sure if that was you), but I immediately looked for an acupuncturist. It gives me hope this might make this more livable!

[HealthyJudy 53]

I have used it for several things in the past. It will help with indigestion if that is a problem. I am lucky in that I have an acupuncturist (several actually) in the same suite where I work.When I had knee surgery a friend of mine came to my house and her treatment led to my first bowel movement. She also did a few needles to help the scar heal. I hope it helps you.

[Jerry Currie 3]

Milk of Magnesium, & Total Tea worked for me.

[Daisee68 2,493]

@@HealthyJudy - I have an appt with acupuncturist tomorrow! Very hopeful!

[HealthyJudy 53]

Hope it helps. The person I see did not have an opening until next Wednesday. Please let me know how yours goes -- and if you go LOL!

[erika00000 27]

Miralax!! Take it daily for 2 weeks then reduce it until you find your balance.... once, twice a week maybe more... you'll know when it's right for you.

Perk: it makes you get an extra 8oz of liquid in before bed.

Also, if it's safe for children and pregnant women, it cannot be bad

Edited July 9, 2015 by erika00000

[HealthyJudy 53]

Will ask doc tomorrow but I think it is in list of things I can't take post surgery. Did your doc approve it?

[T.Whitaker 26]

I found mineral oil and milk of magnesia to work finally. Mineral oil is a good daily thing you can do. I do it at night so I make sure I'm home and not out and about

[HealthyJudy 53]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have a long list of "remedies" to ask about at my doctors visit tomorrow. I did have success today after taking milk of magnesia but I know that is something they said they did not want me to take on a regular basis...but after 6 days I could not wait any longer!

[vmarsh 0]

The painkillers, Tylenol #3, Tramadol, etc., are constipating. Dehydration will make you constipated, too. Milk of Magnesia and adding Fiber helps. I have been using Fiber Smart, a clear fiber that is not wheat based, since I'm gluten intolerant. I also take Probiotics and try to eat plain Chobani greek yogurt mixed with Protein Powder and add the fiber.

[ctsang 10]

Have to say prune juice did the trick, better than the colace, which by the way is disgusting.

[nomorechubbybutt63 66]

I've had diarrhea since my surgery on the 29th...my post op symptoms are the opposite of everybody's...I knew I was a freak????

[HealthyJudy 53]

Not a freak -- we all have so many different reactions to the same procedure. Hope your docs were able to give you meds to stop the diarrhea -- need to not get dehydrated.

Now that I am at 7 weeks I am finally allowed to use Miralax. I'm hoping that will offer a long term solution. I;ve had several short term solutions but none of those are things I can take on a regular basis. They did offer immediate (well within 16 hours) relief and my weight started moving down a little again.

[naturegirl 320]

Sorry for the TMI post that follows....

I was Sleeved two weeks ago. The first few poops were bad! Solids and difficult to pass. I'm not yet regular, but hopefully getting there. I use to be daily like clockwork, no coffee or help needed. Tonight I had a pain in my lower tummy, figured it might be time to poop. Made it just in time. Sadly explosive poo is not something that I enjoy. Hubby thinks I need to up my Protein, so I'll try that. But I agree, this is not something that can be brought up amongst polite conversation with most people.

[ladycook9713 442]

Colace is a good stool softner to take. I took Milk of Mag once and I'll never do it again. If I start having problems with going I take one Colace a day until I 'go'. No cramping or anything.