Tmi!!!!!

[readytolose727 55]

So sorry but Im struggling!!!!!! Day 5 of preop diet and I'm so constipated. This is the worst ever. Any suggestions for instant relief any relief would be greatly appreciated.

Does this continue post op????? I have a surgery date of 9/25, I just want to know if I should have meds on deck. Thanks

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[KristyAB 48]

Milk of magnesium works pretty good.....and lots of Water.

Unfortunately it will most likely continue after surgery

[MTL 54]

Lots of liquids. I've included a 1/2 cup of warm Organic Smooth Move Tea when I felt constipated (in the Coffee/Tea section aisle) which I sweeten with a little bit of stevia/truvia. Found Walmart's Great Value brand drinks which are comparable in every way to Crystal Light, but half the cost & you get more, bc H20 is still hard for me to keep down 3.5 mos post-op. Good luck with your weight loss journey.

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[jadelynn812 20]

If you're desperate then Walmart and I'm sure other pharmacies sell OTC enemas. Not pleasant but sometimes necessary

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[readytolose727 55]

Milk of magnesium works pretty good.....and lots of Water.< br> Unfortunately it will most likely continue after surgery

Thank you so much, I will definitely increase my water intake

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[readytolose727 55]

Lots of liquids. I've included a 1/2 cup of warm Organic Smooth Move Tea when I felt constipated (in the Coffee/Tea section aisle) which I sweeten with a little bit of stevia/truvia. Found Walmart's Great Value brand drinks which are comparable in every way to Crystal Light, but half the cost & you get more, bc H20 is still hard for me to keep down 3.5 mos post-op. Good luck with your weight loss journey.

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Thank you I'm definitely going to try the tea, good luck to you too in your post op

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[readytolose727 55]

If you're desperate then Walmart and I'm sure other pharmacies sell OTC enemas. Not pleasant but sometimes necessary

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Thank you, I never used an enema before, I guess it's a first time for everything lol

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[SIPS in Seattle 344]

That first week I had to use the glycerin suppositories. Now I have a squatty potty and am all good.

[KateBruin 344]

I've always just done one serving a day of Miralax or two if it's really bad. Needed it for three days post op but then was fine. Every day like clockwork.

[Dametris 110]

Milk of magnesium works pretty good.....and lots of Water.< p> Unfortunately it will most likely continue after surgery

Yes Milk of Mag works wonders in @ 2hrs it's my weekly go to [emoji6]

HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:197(9/22/17) GW:180[emoji41]

[Saturn 17]

Our program told us to take benefiber twice a day to help with this. Worth a try once you get this cleared out.

[mustanglauri 15]

I took a stool softener pre op

[jadelynn812 20]

Another possibility...I don't know if it's ok post surgery but for now I take a prescription called Amitiza to keep things moving. Just another idea if it becomes persistent.

[KateBruin 344]

As I said above I seriously recommend 1-2 drinks with miralax a day. I’ve been 100% regular since and there was no pain, urgency, etc. it gets **** moving ([emoji854]) with no pain.