When can I take some miralax?

[Dknal2 1,066]

I am 6 days post op from gastric sleeve. A lot of the gas has gone but I still have some but tolerable. I have the feeling like I need to have a BM but I have had this feeling for three days. I really feel like if I took a dose of Miralax , I will feel so much better. Should I wait or should I go ahead and take it? I have read on other forums where people have taken stool softeners as early as 3 days post op. Just need some advice please. Thanks.

[kyboo1972 90]

You should be able to go ahead and take some. I could take it as early as day 1. Just can't take a laxative because it can cause bad cramps. The stool softner should be fine though.

[kmorri 1,689]

That early after surgery it's always best to seek the advice of your surgeon......what other's were able to take right after surgery may not apply to you. I had the email address for my surgeon's nurse where I was able to get very quick responses from her right after my surgery. If you don't have that then just give them a quick call...........or sometimes they put information like that in your discharge notes....take a look at that too.

[Dknal2 1,066]

Ok thanks @@kyboo1972 and @kmorri.

[bodyslmmn 86]

YES...take the Miralax. My PA told me Friday afternoon to take it. By Saturday I had gone and again today already and it's only after 10am. I had the sleeve and the Miralax worked great. Good luck.

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Edited December 11, 2016 by bodyslmmn

[Mimi52 103]

My PA told me not to take Miralax that soon after surgery so I would check with your DRs office first

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[smyleetn 55]

I was given miralax at the hospital didn't realize I needed a prescription . I have stool softners but so far nothing. Lots and lots of noise, rumblings.

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[Dknal2 1,066]

Thank you all. @smyleetn... you can get miralax over the counter at Walgreen, CVS, Walmart and you don't need a script. I bought some before surgery in case I couldn't go and just by luck I can't go .

[smyleetn 55]

Thanks perhaps a trips down to USA lol Vancouver bc you can't

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[Dknal2 1,066]

Oh, I didn't realize you were out of the country , sorry ????????

[My4Brownies 283]

Benefibee was told right out the hospital ( tasteless and colorless..has been a good life saver for me over miralax and my stool softeners.. Good luck n feel better

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[Mrs . Bunch 12]

Having the same issue, and it's not a good feeling.

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[smyleetn 55]

@@My4Brownies what is benefibee? A pill?

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[Jamieson 40]

Ducolax or lax-a-day are the same as miralax and can b bought in Canada.

[smyleetn 55]

I was mistaken my doctor recommended something else that started with a m. Lol with mirolax do you have to take with a lot of Water?

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