cah987 1 Posted April 25, 2017 Sooo I haven't gone to the bathroom in a week. Any suggestions? I've been taking Miralax but it doesn't work too well for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doingit4me2017 93 Posted April 25, 2017 Milk of magnesia worked for me and recommended by my doctor I take benefiber every morning and it has helped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry78 4,261 Posted April 25, 2017 Try an enema. Be prepared to stay in the bathroom for 20-30 minutes, but then you're done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redmaxx 740 Posted April 25, 2017 I ended up in the ER the day after my birthday because I hadn't gone in a week. Long story short, two enemas later I was able to go. Turns out I have an enlarge prostrate and that can cause problems with BMs. Good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chericpie 17 Posted April 25, 2017 Take a stool softener daily Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deactivatedfatgal 377 Posted April 25, 2017 14 hours ago, doingit4me2017 said: Milk of magnesia worked for me and recommended by my doctor I take benefiber every morning and it has helped Where can I find this? Also the benefited hurts my stomach and makes me nauseas. I do use wnema every few days because it's so bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redmaxx 740 Posted April 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Deactivatedfatgal said: Where can I find this? Also the benefited hurts my stomach and makes me nauseas. I do use wnema every few days because it's so bad You should be able to get it at any drug store, Walmart, Target, Meijers, K-Mart, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deactivatedfatgal 377 Posted April 25, 2017 Will look for this today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian B 94 Posted April 25, 2017 This might be silly but...I had this problem and tried Miralax...nothing...Dr recommended benafiber...nothing. The thing that seemed to work the best for me was...chewing. 20-30 chews per bite..I know it sounds silly but I haven't had a problem since.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N915A using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Deactivatedfatgal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doingit4me2017 93 Posted April 26, 2017 Where can I find this? Also the benefited hurts my stomach and makes me nauseas. I do use wnema every few days because it's so badCan be found an any store in the laxative section, if you have trouble ask a store associate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoggles69 9 Posted April 26, 2017 Make a spinach and prune smoothie with grapesSent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalZ 16 Posted April 26, 2017 I went through major problems and I think I tried it all. What worked the BEST for me was a laxative tea. I drank it at night and by the morning, I was going. It didn't give me any cramps or discomfort.... I was shocked that tea worked better than all the fibers and Miralax etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cah987 1 Posted April 26, 2017 Finally went thank you all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites