Constipation....holy ^&*%*

[mbranham0306 0]

To update my experience, I got Miralax and been taking 2 stool stofteners a day--no relief. I had to get the enema (liquid glycerine) for relief, I thought I was going to die!!! Well this definetely cleaned me out but I couldn't go to work yesterday because of it. I hope I never have to go through this again! Still miserable today.

[WhyW8 0]

What kind of stool softener does anyone use? I did my presugery shopping & got the colace generic. When I opened the bottle it's got a gel on half of it. Dont think it can be crushed or split in half.

[tke100 0]

whyw8-I take the little gel caps and have no problem thus far but I have no restriction yet. I buy them at costco which seems to be most cost efficient. Good luck!

[WhyW8 0]

tke-thanks for the help :wink2: I LOVE costco

[tke100 0]

mbranham0306 - Do you have relief now? I found the balance with 2 softeners nightly and eating Wheat Thins Fiber Selects everyday! They are really tasty too so easy to eat!

[Padanelle 2]

I just discovered a PROBIOTIC cheese. Its made by DCI Cheese Co, their County Line brand, and comes in several flavors. The package claims that you should see results after having 1 oz for at least 14 days. I tried the Pepper Jack. Each oz has 100 calories, 8g Protein, 8 g fat, 0 carb. I've only had it for 4 days, so too soon to tell if it works. But I like the taste, and its an easy way to get in my protein. I've been having 2 oz a day, either in an omlette or with a piece of fruit.< /p>

[prgb 0]

I find that one ounce of Fiber One Cereal everyday really helps. Plus I take Vitamins with extra Magnesium. I find that I am not drinking as much Water as I used to so it is difficult to stay regular.:wink2:

[noosagirl 0]

Every week I make a massive amount of vegetable Soup. Add all different colour vegies, add low sodium chicken stock to taste and use a hand blender when cooked. I have 2 - 4 cups a day. That way you get extra vegies in, its a great snack and it keeps you regular.

I also blend frozen fruits with yogurt, its just like soft serve ice cream.

[Grandma26 1]

I take the generic colace (1/2 gel tab 1/2 regular tab) without any problems. They are small enough to swallow even after 2 fills.