lucidreverie 13 Posted July 14, 2018 I am really struggling with Constipation. I have tried Milk of Magnesia, a Fleet Enema and now stool softeners. It's very painful and sore when I try to go. Everything is hard and not moving well. Any suggestions this is awful. I had RNY Gastric Bypass a month and a week ago. I was on antibiotics but finished a week ago. I just take Tylenol as needed. I have had a few Saltines due to nausea. I'm miserable.Sent from my Moto Z (2) using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodlerue 452 Posted July 14, 2018 I feel the same way, I take A stool softener every night, use Miralax or prune juice every couple of days. I buy the enemas by the 6 pack! Try to drink more Water. I’m almost 2 months out. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted July 14, 2018 Try using Smooth Move tea or something similar and even stevia or sugar substitutes as they can cause a laxative effect in higher amounts, but discuss with your team first. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucidreverie 13 Posted July 14, 2018 Thank you 1 1 Frustr8 and GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted July 14, 2018 Thank you I personally find that truvia works like no one's business... LolVSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creekimp13 5,840 Posted July 14, 2018 Smooth Move tea works shockingly well for me. I was a skeptic....but the poo doesn't lie. It works like a charm. Check with your team first, though. Also...the Constipation passes. For me, after the second month have not had any issues. 3 1 Yosy, stacy71, MN_Meg770 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
animallover1247 249 Posted July 15, 2018 I understand! I went 19 days post op from bypass without a bowel movement. I had to end up using a suppository and enema. However my Constipation never resolved from my sleeve either. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN_Meg770 125 Posted July 18, 2018 You poor thing!! I haven't had my surgery quite yet, but I would call the surgeon's office if none of the suggestions below work by Friday. Just my opinion. Hope you feel better soon!! 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny2Thumbs 29 Posted July 18, 2018 Welcome to the joy of post RNY life. I know the feeling. When I do have a BM, it's so hard I'm left feeling like Richard Simmons in a prison shower. I hope you find some relief. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortmocha 39 Posted July 19, 2018 Before bypass no problems. 2 weeks after no problems. The last 2 days just shoot me. I had 3 c-sections but I was beginning to believe these last couple of days that I was somehow experiencing natural child birth. Finally a combo of Dulcolax and Milk of Magnesia did the trick, just wished I'd had an epidural. I'm now adding sugar free Fiber chewables to the million Vitamins I'm already taking in hopes of avoiding having to go into labor again. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chattycat 91 Posted July 19, 2018 I find Smooth Move Tea works as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BostonWLKC 807 Posted July 19, 2018 I’m jumping on the Smooth Move tea vote... give it a few hours after drinking. Definitely not an issue after that. Make sure you’re home - gives me stomach cramps for about 15 min Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarinaGirl 609 Posted July 19, 2018 On 7/14/2018 at 1:44 PM, toodlerue said: I feel the same way, I take A stool softener every night, use Miralax or prune juice every couple of days. I buy the enemas by the 6 pack! Try to drink more Water. I’m almost 2 months out. Have you tried taking Miralax everyday (assuming your surgeon approves)? This was recommended to me in the early post-op days/weeks when Constipation is not uncommon. Also try getting in MORE than 64 oz of Water a day, and walking as much as possible. 1 stacy71 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimbers18 101 Posted July 20, 2018 I ended up with impacted bowel 4 weeks after surgery and was in pain and miserable for a week; I would tell you how my doctor had me fix the situation but it’s gross and TMI. I now religiously take 1/2 cap of miralax with 4 oz of Trop50 every morning. If I miss a dose or don’t go at least every other day, I know it’s going to be problematic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBellaMia 5 Posted July 20, 2018 Upon my discharge I was told that the pain medication we take can cause Constipation, along with drinking our Iron pills which we are stuck taking them for life as I'm told. I was prescribed Ducosate, they are a small pill and they truly do help out in preventing constipation. If my surgeon assisted in prescribing this to her patients after surgery, I'm hoping the same could be done for you. Just don't take it every day, since we don't really intake much especially after surgery, you don't want everything you drink or eat come out from that portal. 1 stacy71 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites