Constipation issues after WLS

[Michele_DS 0]

Hello. I have read many threads with Constipation being a problem after having wls. Many wls patients have stated they have been drinking plenty of Water, taking Fiber supplements and exercising and still have constipation. I am almost 2 months post op (DS) and been having constipation issues. Milk of magensia relieved my constipation but causes diarrhea. My nut suggested taking Miralax once a day with 1 Colace tablet. Is this safe? What are you guys doing to prevent constipation?

[catwoman7 11,212]

Miralax is very safe - my PCP said it can be taken every day. LOTS of us take a capful of Miralax every day, in fact (I do, too!)

[AJ Tylo 1,399]

I just use fiber powder every day in my shake - No issues at all -

[Michele_DS 0]

Thanks catwoman7!

[Michele_DS 0]

AJ Tylo, do you mind sharing which fiber powder you use? Thanks.

[Lynda486 784]

When my son was born with Spina Bifida he was put on Colace and Miralax to be taken daily for life as needed. I was told that I could take Colace everyday but have found after 2 months that I don't need it anymore.

[GradyCat 3,695]

I got lucky and never had those issues after the sleeve, but my doctor had said to take Miralax if it happened.

[JennC92 2]

Miralax is a life saver. The first week after surgery I was so constipated for like 4 or 5 days. I couldn't even get the bowel movement to come out. I ended up having to use some fleet. And after a long day in the bathroom I finally went. And taking miralax everyday has kept it from happening again. Thank God. I never wanna go through that again. I'm 2 months and 7 days out.

[Michele_DS 0]

Hi JennC92,

I am 4 months out now. As an update, I have been taking 1 Colace tablet once a day and I have not had any more Constipation issues. I am not knocking Miralax, because it has helped me. At first I was taking Colace and Miralax but it became expensive and I decided to see what would happen if I stop taking one of them. Colace has been a life saver. It is not a harsh supplement and I am able to use the bathroom daily.

[richiewho 3]

On 04/21/2020 at 01:21, Michele_DS said:

Hi JennC92,

I am 4 months out now. As an update, I have been taking 1 Colace tablet once a day and I have not had any more constipation issues. I am not knocking Miralax, because it has helped me. At first I was taking Colace and Miralax but it became expensive and I decided to see what would happen if I stop taking one of them. Colace has been a life saver. It is not a harsh supplement and I am able to use the bathroom daily.

Michele, what is the dosage of a place you take daily? Is it 50 or 100?