What is even happening right now??!?!

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,492]

In the last 3 weeks, I've been dealing with crazy weird Constipation. But my poop isn't hard, it's really soft. Just won't come out. TONS of gas. Bloated stomach. I was diagnosed with IBS-C about 7 months after my initial surgery (sleeve). I was on the 145mcg dose of Linzess for about a year and a half, and between that and Miralax (and every once in a blue moon, a combo laxative/stool softener) I was very regular. Pooped either every day or every other day for the most part. No bloated stomach. No real gas. Then 3 weeks ago, the constipation just went crazy and got really weird. Gas has been the most insane of my life. Stomach super bloated and uncomfortable. Linzess was increased to 290mcg and has done NOTHING. Miralax was increased. Added more Fiber to my diet and even a fiber supplement. Even started taking more laxative/stool softener meds. Added prune juice. And still, I've had a good poop exactly twice in 3 weeks and 3 small poops. That's it. Nothing is working. I drink 100 fl oz daily. I don't drink soda or anything with sugar. I honestly don't know what else to do. Any advice or suggestions? Oh, I've also added magnesium. I tried Colon Broom. Literally....nothing. I JUST WANNA POOP!!!!!

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,492]

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions???

[Arabesque 7,002]

The only thought I had was a blockage of some sort. I was told I had a small buildup like a speed bump that was causing my slightly strange pooping habits. Told to double up on coloxyl on one day & then again two days later. Didn’t really do anything to help so I just live with it now but it’s not like the extreme of what you’re experiencing. Maybe a colonoscopy &/or an ultrasound may help identify a cause. Certainly the Constipation will cause the bloating and bad gas.

I’m recovering from a coloxyl overload at the moment. Discharge nurse told me to take 2 when I got home on Wednesday, two that night and two more Thursday morning, (I hadn’t gone for 4 days by Wednesday & you’ll remember how important it is to keep everything soft after a hysterectomy.) Well pooped 4 times Thursday & twice yesterday. Of course nothing today. Don’t know whether to take one again tonight or leave it for another day.

[dewayna 0]

Have you tried Restoralax ? My nurse told me to drink that everyday from now on. And maybe contact your nurse or doctor.

Good luck !