Constipated. What the heck.

[madisunshine1 128]

Okay. Milk of magnesia is not workin. Drinking fluids and walking. Any other input to get these suckers flowin? 19 days post op.

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[sc101071 398]

Miralax or a suppository

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

I've had to resort to Fiber gummies, but they work. Good luck!

[mi75 1,239]

just continue what you're doing. your system is reeling right about now. AND you likely aren't eating ruffage or veg at this point. it's pretty normal.

i did the clear Fiber powder and mixed it in everything i drank. TMI: my innards didn't work complete normally for about 4 months post op when i finally started eating most foods again! plus i was taking some supplemental Iron which did me in too!!!

if this continues just talk to your bari doc. they have heard it before!

[Beautiful 1 22]

Miralax, I am soooo constipated I can't eat or drink I want to throw up

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[EmilyJune 43]

Hello there fellow constipaters.

I am 2.5 months post op and my regular is once per every 7-14 days. I have tried everything and recently the only thing that helps is " Magic Cleanse" a natural colon cleanser. It was to the point and pain of using suppository, lube, gloves etc it was awful. Unfortunately, Constipation is my new normal.

[pet195959 10]

I use the clear fiber each morning mixed in my coffee. I also take a couple stool softeners each day.

[chycky 671]

Benefiber every day. Every day. And for the emergency now or before you take it an enema. Do it once and you won't forget your fiber!

[KristenLe 5,979]

My plan suggests baby food prunes.

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

My plan suggests baby food prunes.

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Yeah, so does mine. Hahahahaha. <---- that's the sound of my bowels laughing at baby food prunes

I bought the Ollie brand fiber gummies at Target last week...the dose is 2 gummies. I urge you to start with ONE gummie. I had a SEVERE 'emergency' at a friend's house about 2 hours after taking 2 of them. I can take one and 2 hours later be in the bathroom...it's like magic!

[RhondaF 9]

I am 4 weeks post op and the Constipation is no joke. I am taking miralax every other day, colace 2-3x daily and still need a suppository 1-2x weekly. I also use milk of magnesia every few days. My dr said just keep doing what i am doing amd use suppositories as i need them. She said i can start Fiber at 5 weeks but i may start sooner.

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[chycky 671]

@@RhondaF I can't imagine that something like benefited would not be better than medications daily does he mean start fiber foods or fiber supplements? Obviously listen to your team.

I have had all the options available since one week post op but have only used benefiber since the first extreme need after needing an enema.

[Lizardlady 90]

I use milk of mag in the morn after my Protein Shake if I haven't gone in a few days but that really only helps me if I take it BEFORE something gets "stuck" then I have to resort to a Fleet enema (cuz it's an emergency at that point!). They do work quickly so be prepared but when you are that uncomfortable, it is a lifesaver.

[madadams 130]

Add flaxseed/ linseed to shakes/ cereals etc. Works a treat for me.

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[higher 966]

Yeah, after having no issues with this at all after surgery, I had major Constipation over the last 2 weeks. I only went once last week and that's because I took a dulcolax. Same this week - went 6 days without movement until I took a laxative. But then I remembered that I had run out of Probiotics and had stopped taking them exactly 2 weeks ago. So hopefully that was the culprit. I've started taking them again and have added in a daily colace. If my problems continue I'll check out those fiber gummies!!