Constipation during liquid diet anyone?

[ididit34 91]

Anyone experienced Constipation with liquid diet and hardened stools?

[Elode 8,093]

That's common due to all the Protein most of us are required to drink. You will need to drink a lot of Water to keep things moving, if not you could have some serious issues. If your having a problem you make need to take some sugar-free Metamucil or Fiber supplement. Ask your NUT.

[Dub 9,922]

Milk of Magnesia has been helpful for me.

[thisfathasgot2go 235]

Anyone experienced Constipation with liquid diet and hardened stools?

Yes, this is common. My surgeon sent me home with instructions to take Colace 100mg, a stool softener. It was hard for me (still is) to have a bowel movement 2+ weeks out.

[jane13 2,256]

@@ididit34 - I had trouble post-op and Miralax is what I was told I could add to my drinks/food, like @Elode had added about getting plenty of Water in your day will help tremendously. Water is your best friend as well.

[ididit34 91]

Thanks everyone for all the tips!