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Hi. I'm new to the forum although I have been reading for weeks with interest. I'm 20 weeks post op and down 70lbs. Everything has been great. Except for Constipation. I finally found the answer last week. My dietician (I'm in the UK) advised me to add flaxseed to my Breakfast or drinks. I've been having a teaspoon every day since Thursday and I've been easily every day since. It's more natural than taking tablets and works a treat. Just thought I'd share

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Happy to say after 5 days post-op it was nice to go.

Pre-op I was using the combo of a Fiber combo pill, and a good magnesium supplement.

Post-op using just a stool softener.

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I'm using Colace. I never had Constipation in my life but a week after surgery I was in labor for 45 minutes. I didn't want to go through that again and the Colace is working well.

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Recently Constipation has come back with a vengeance! Getting my Water in is a big challenge - also looking into getting something from the pharmacy because its getting uncomfortable now...

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I'm using Colace. I never had Constipation in my life but a week after surgery I was in labor for 45 minutes. I didn't want to go through that again and the Colace is working well.

How long did it take you to get some relief with the Colace? I took some today and really want it to kick in soon lol.

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I'm 10 months out and I take it every day. Still, I have just one or two bm's a week. Keep in mind, were burning lots of calories and not eating much.

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I'm using Colace. I never had Constipation in my life but a week after surgery I was in labor for 45 minutes. I didn't want to go through that again and the Colace is working well.

How long did it take you to get some relief with the Colace? I took some today and really want it to kick in soon lol.

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Well I had finally gotten it out before I took the Colace so that was a relief. I took the Colace to prevent further constipation and so far it is working.

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I'm using Colace. I never had Constipation in my life but a week after surgery I was in labor for 45 minutes. I didn't want to go through that again and the Colace is working well.

How long did it take you to get some relief with the Colace? I took some today and really want it to kick in soon lol.

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Well I had finally gotten it out before I took the Colace so that was a relief. I took the Colace to prevent further constipation and so far it is working.
You still take it daily or how often?

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I'm using Colace. I never had Constipation in my life but a week after surgery I was in labor for 45 minutes. I didn't want to go through that again and the Colace is working well.

How long did it take you to get some relief with the Colace? I took some today and really want it to kick in soon lol.

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Well I had finally gotten it out before I took the Colace so that was a relief. I took the Colace to prevent further constipation and so far it is working.
You still take it daily or how often?

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I still take it daily. I'm afraid to stop.

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I had to take it on 5 th day post op because of no movement now waiting to see if I have to take it again today, hope it gets better next week when can eat pureed carrots and other stuff it should help

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I'm using Colace. I never had Constipation in my life but a week after surgery I was in labor for 45 minutes. I didn't want to go through that again and the Colace is working well.

How long did it take you to get some relief with the Colace? I took some today and really want it to kick in soon lol.

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Well I had finally gotten it out before I took the Colace so that was a relief. I took the Colace to prevent further constipation and so far it is working.
You still take it daily or how often?

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I still take it daily. I'm afraid to stop.
I don't blame ya at all. I've never been constipated in my life either and today and last night has been the worst part of this whole surgery so far for me.

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I'm using Colace. I never had Constipation in my life but a week after surgery I was in labor for 45 minutes. I didn't want to go through that again and the Colace is working well.

How long did it take you to get some relief with the Colace? I took some today and really want it to kick in soon lol.

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Well I had finally gotten it out before I took the Colace so that was a relief. I took the Colace to prevent further constipation and so far it is working.
You still take it daily or how often?

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I still take it daily. I'm afraid to stop.
I don't blame ya at all. I've never been constipated in my life either and today and last night has been the worst part of this whole surgery so far for me.

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Take some milk of mag with something warm to drink and stay close to home. Then take colace every day.

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