LindsayT 596 Posted December 3, 2023 I'm constipated. Like really bad. I've taken laxatives (miralax, Smooth Move tea, milk of magnesia and docalax) for the last 3 days. I take a probiotic, Prebiotic, and stool softener regularly. I'm very bloated, some pain, I feel full easily, and just all around yucky. I do have very tiny poops, like the size of a small grape, but thin, like a pencil. This makes me think the laxatives are working, but things can move. Im also very gassy. I'm worried about a partial bowl obstruction, but my symptoms don't all fit. I don't know what to do. I'm 7 months post-op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveToBypass2023 2,650 Posted December 3, 2023 This is my holy grail when I can't get ANYTHING else to work: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dr-Tobias-Colon-14-Day-Cleanse-Advanced-Gut-Cleanse-Detox-Women-Men-Cascara-Sagrada-Psyllium-Husk-Senna-Leaf-Non-GMO-28-Capsules-1-2-Daily/429900136?athbdg=L1100&from=/search And if that doesn't move things along after 2 days, by day 3 I take 2 of these with 4 of these: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Stool-Softener-Plus-Stimulant-Laxative-Tablets-for-Constipation-120-Count/685416989?athbdg=L1600&from=/search I also increase my Water intake by at least 20 oz. Works every single time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerseeker 2,236 Posted December 3, 2023 If I am struggling to get in my Protein, I have a protein pudding/ yogurt. They really make my poop like concrete. One of these and my internal system is like a traffic jam. I am not sure if its the artificial sugar or the protein in them that causes this 2 KathyLev and BeanitoDiego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathyLev 285 Posted December 3, 2023 I can relate to the "concrete" poo ,Summerseeker ! Protein is a stopper-upper for me . Miralax works wonders. Once you get the original "clog" gone , it's smooth sailing. 1 summerseeker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindsayT 596 Posted December 3, 2023 Just now, KathyLev said: I can relate to the "concrete" poo ,Summerseeker ! Protein is a stopper-upper for me . Miralax works wonders. Once you get the original "clog" gone , it's smooth sailing. The problem is, I was "smooth sailing" Then this happened. 1 summerseeker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathyLev 285 Posted December 3, 2023 Same here. It's sudden and you wonder "what did I do ? " My only suggestion is Miralax . One or two doses gets you going again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SomeBigGuy 110 Posted December 4, 2023 For me, Miralax, but the last step before I go to a doctor is a tablespoon or two of olive oil. Yeah it has a lot calories for its size, but it seems to prevent an obstruction for me. 1 summerseeker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites