Laxatives

[sierra.1834 13]

I’m sure this has been addressed before, and I know it’s a common issue for post op patients, but does anyone know if gastric sleeve patients can take the chocolate sennoside laxatives? ?? I have some of the ones in the attached picture and I’m hoping I can take them 😬

[ShoppGirl 4,749]

I am not sure about the ones pictures. I was told to take milk of magnesia.

[catwoman7 11,210]

I'd only take those as a last resort. That's a really strong laxative, and one you could develop a dependence on if you take it regularly.

lots of us deal with chronic Constipation. Things you can do more regularly to keep on top of it are stool softeners, Miralax, or magnesium tablets. Some people eat prunes regularly - or drink Smooth Move tea. Also, a Fiber supplement like Benefiber can also prevent it - but don't take that if you're already really backed up - it can make it worse. But once you're "cleaned out", you can take that pretty much daily to keep things moving. Just try a few things to see what works for you.

I've taken a capful of Miralax every morning for the last five or six years. That usually does the trick, but I still get really backed up maybe once a month. When that happens, a night or two of milk of magnesia will usually resolve it.

[BayougirlMrsS 3,934]

if i get backed up i take two Dulcolax and in about an hour or so....

[Surgerynx 7]

Eat prunes or take Benefiber, it really works.

Edited August 16, 2021 by Surgerynx

[sierra.1834 13]

On 8/16/2021 at 5:09 PM, Surgerynx said:

Eat prunes or take Benefiber, it really works.

I just started taking benefiber daily! Fingers crossed!!!!!