Constipation

[dpuppa98 8]

Currently 4 weeks postop. Down 31 lbs. Was feeling great until this am when I had the worst Constipation I have ever had in my life. 1 dulcolax and one saline enema later and I feel like I have been run over by a truck. Any recommendations to prevent this? I'm getting plenty of fluids. As of yet I have not added extra Fiber to my diet.

[sbg224 318]

I had the same thing and it was horrible, and I still have it now almost 7 weeks post op. I was told to use benefiber, prune juice and Miralax, and they do work, and a plain glycerin suppository if needed, it sounds like a lot, but it works.

[Whitney1968 54]

MiraLax!!!!!

[dpuppa98 8]

How often with miralax?

[CynthiaAnn 59]

I, too, have this problem at 4 weeks! Dr said MiraLax or Ducolax. But it only relieves the Constipation for a day or two and then it is back.

[del112 62]

I take aloe Vera pills from the health food store or as someone suggested Smooth Move tea. I have also taken this tea but at a different occasions. Both are mild and work well .

[maggie409 765]

I used miralax also.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

My doctor had me on colace stool softener or first 30 days post op. Worked like a charm. First BM on day 5 & regular every since. I would try adding something on a regular basis whether it be benefiber, miralax or prune juice. Many also like Smooth Move tea.

[shellyd67 198]

Right there with ya !! I use Miralax and it works for me ????????

[CynthiaAnn 59]

How often do you have to take Miralax?

[card77 0]

Hi everyone! I was sleeved on sept 8th and am still so incredibly uncomfortable, full of gas, constipated and have zero energy; I was expecting a two day stay in the hospital (mine was 4.5 days) and a smooth recovery but it's been anything but ???? has ANYONE had anything like this?! I'm having buyers remorse right now even though I know that this was the best thing I could ever do for myself! Aaaaaaaagh!

[CynthiaAnn 59]

You will get more energy as time goes on and as you are able to try foods and not just liquids. I did not have any gas pain, but still dealing with Constipation at 4.5 weeks. I was only in the hospital over night.

[Whitney1968 54]

Take MiraLax when needed. I use it every 3 or 4 days

[gabbisha 28]

Currently 4 weeks postop. Down 31 lbs. Was feeling great until this am when I had the worst Constipation I have ever had in my life. 1 dulcolax and one saline enema later and I feel like I have been run over by a truck. Any recommendations to prevent this? I'm getting plenty of fluids. As of yet I have not added extra fiber to my diet.

wow down 31lbs!?! I'm 4 weeks and been stuck at 15 ..

[newbeginnings1965 48]

Also had terrible Constipation until i started taking Miralax