Too much Constipation

[bubblegirl96 5]

I'm 5 weeks post op and until now i lost 29 pounds i think it's slow but everyone is different and since one week I'm having bad Constipation my stomach sounds but no stool .

I'm started to get worried that this constipation is getting worse and it has made me stall in my journey.

Also my doc wrote me a lactose Syrup to take but it didn't work .

Please any suggestions

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[kblanc 53]

Take a liquid laxative. I was told milk of mag, Miralax, suppositories

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[rhondakayshalton 12]

I was like that 1 week out I drink more Water and I'm fine now 11 days out everything been great total liquid Protein shakes,water some sugar free popcicles

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[blizair09 3,250]

If I haven't gone to the bathroom after 3 days (which has only happened twice), I use Milk of Magnesia and it clears it right up. (Just take a sip or two, though...)

[Tosha-248 21]

I use milk of magnesia and hot tea then lay on the couch on your right side I was running to the bathroom

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[brendaew 12]

I try and take magnesium citrate couple gulps a day or every other day. (make sure your Dr. Is ok w/ this) it definitely helps but I feel your pain

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[ella37 455]

I'm 5 weeks post op and until now i lost 29 pounds i think it's slow but everyone is different and since one week I'm having bad Constipation my stomach sounds but no stool .

I'm started to get worried that this constipation is getting worse and it has made me stall in my journey.

Also my doc wrote me a lactose Syrup to take but it didn't work .

Please any suggestions

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Are you in any pain from it? I used to only go about twice a week. My doc told me that as long as it's not causing any discomfort not to worry. Some people are just like that. Weirdly I've been much more regular since the surgery

[facebro29 272]

I had Constipation for about 8-9 days and it was VERY painful and uncomfortable!! I took milk of magnesia for 3 days until I got RELIEF!! Never want to be there again!!

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[Omieliz 213]

I'm exactly 2 months out today. I've had the same exact problem with Constipation this whole time. Milk of Mag did finally work, but I had to take it twice a day, 3 days in a row.

Now, I take two stool softeners every morning and I drink Miralax every morning, to try to keep myself more regular. I also purchased a squatty potty from BBB, and that has also helped. I wish I could say that I don't have any more probs with constipation, but I still do. Note: everything I'm currently using, is at the suggestion of my surgeon and the PA.

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[rebeccas journey 2]

i am also five weeks post op and having the same issue.

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[katoya33 12]

Omg I'm 31/2 weeks post op and never in my life been constipated til this surgery please if you don't go in 3 days find something to make u go call your doctor ask what's best

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[katoya33 12]

I was so compacted I never wish that on anyone please try stool softeners everyday or something

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[busybeebug 415]

Miralax or generic brand of it does the job for me Usually with in 8 hours I go 24 and 2 doses if it's really backed up

[busybeebug 415]

Also you can eat yogurt,Greek or regular, or a probiotic to help keep things moving after or in conjunction with the "motivator" .

[cdsjjotn 516]

11 months out, I take 2 duralax at nighttime and a Fiber supplement to my drink or yogurt everyday. It's routine just like taking Vitamins everyday

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