lavette43 75 Posted December 6, 2016 I have tried everything you can magnesia milax, prune juice, stool softeners I can just not use the bathroom I feel like I'm bloated so I've decided to stop eating and just drink Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted December 6, 2016 When is the last time you went? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mylighthouse 782 Posted December 6, 2016 I feel for you. I have not been able to go without the help of Miralax and Milk of Magnesia. I can go for over a week without going and then if I take those to things, I finally get relief. Since you have tried those things already and still can't go, I would check with your doctor and let him/her know that you are unable to go to the bathroom and tell them that you feel bloated. Maybe he/she can suggest something for you. I am still taking pain med and I know they say that can stop you up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lavette43 75 Posted December 6, 2016 When is the last time you went?Sometime before I had my surgery which was November 28th Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted December 6, 2016 Go to the ER or at least call your Dr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amethyst391 18 Posted December 6, 2016 My bariatric nurse told me it would take 9-14 days without a BM after surgery. It took me 9 days and finally went. It was very loose and funny. So apparently that's normal... but I felt super bloated. And especially after soft foods, I had to take miralax and milk of mg to get things moving again. Now I go about every 2-3 days. If things get super uncomfortable and painful, go talk to your doctor or go to ER. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindy78 372 Posted December 6, 2016 May need an enema then try the other things on a regular basis. It took about 8 weeks to get straight after my rny Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My4Brownies 283 Posted December 6, 2016 Bene Fiber has helped me when I was blocked for 5days(worse time ever.cus I am very regular).I did benefiber twice a day for 3 days..went n then took it once everyday for five days..now no problems..good luck..I called my N.P. and she made the suggestions to me because I was not feeling the ER visit . Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymia 565 Posted December 6, 2016 I keep Teami Colon tea in the house it's the BEST! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lavette43 75 Posted December 6, 2016 May need an enema then try the other things on a regular basis. It took about 8 weeks to get straight after my rny Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Really 8 weeks....... Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindy78 372 Posted December 6, 2016 It wasn't that long but 8 weeks to get regular and not take anything except colace Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephanie 73 Posted December 6, 2016 Miralax can be taken every single day if needed. It is not the kind of laxative that you will become dependent upon. If you are taking pain meds you will also be somewhat constipated especially if they are opiate based. You won't be pooping like you used to. You are barely eating enough to fuel your body so much of it is being used to burn off calories etc. There isn't much left over for waste at first. Call your dr and follow their directions don't screw around trying this and that when your dr may be able to help you right away. That is what they are there for and what you paid them for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rosie212104 47 Posted December 6, 2016 I know this question has been asked but, are you drinking enough Water? Also, my nutritionist advised me to do suppositories. You have to take miralax for a week before it starts working. Now I have a regimen of a cup of miralax every morning followed by a tablespoon of benefiber through out the day in my water bottle until I reach the recommended amount of Fiber for the day. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauralee68 2 Posted December 6, 2016 2 tables spoons orange juice mixed with 2 tablespoons olive oil Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blessed74 2 Posted December 6, 2016 Everyone is different in their experience. I would go to my docs office stay there till they see u. Prevention is better than cure. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites