Question:
1 month out && constipation is killing me...please help!
ok I know that it's really gross but it hurts so bad!!! ive never been constipated in my life! does anyone know if theres anything I can do or take that will help it? it is so uncomfortable — samanthajo (posted on February 28, 2010)
February 28, 2010
hello i know how you feel its a bad feeling in your stomach! i have IBS
PROBLEM i was taking a preciption from my doctor after the sugery it no
longer works at all, not i am taking exlax pill and big glass of water
before going to bed at night , early in the morning you have a large bowel
movement dont eat anything after you take the pills, i uaslly takes about
3 pills and only drink water, this works for me now, but if you find out
any more info can you inform me please thanks i hope this will help you
— goal100
February 28, 2010
How much water are you drinking now? Try to double that, you need lots and
lots of water. Senecot and dulcolax are also good to help you go. But
liquids are what the body needs.
— marwilldoit
February 28, 2010
Drink more water, and Milk of Mag at night. Always works for me and is
what my Dr reccomended.
— Nurseducky
February 28, 2010
Miralax is really good too. It comes in a powder that you mix into any
liquid. It dissolves completely and is pretty much undetectable. Works in
about 2 days.
— Libby R.
February 28, 2010
Same problem here at 3 1/2 weeks out. Husband bought Dulcolax. I took two
pills twice a day for two days and
ta da !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It works !
Good luck !
— ButterflyWishes246
February 28, 2010
Hi there I had the same Problem Im about a Month and a half out, I use
dulcolax, It helps alot! And also try eating Fiber one every morning!!!
That helps so much also, They lots of diffrent kinds of fiber one cereals,
I like the oats and honey clusters!! It really works
— Angela_Dean
February 28, 2010
In addition to the liquids (water, drinks, etc.) and what the other posters
have recommended in terms of MiraLax, Ducolax, etc. I also HIGHLY recommend
Activa yogurt brand. I myself haven't had to resort (yet!) to the ducolax,
milk of mag plan, but found Activa to regulate my digestive track quite
well. In fact I typically will have a BM within an hour of eating one
small 4-oz. container (and yes at risk of sounding gross) ... it feels so
good!! Best of luck to you!
— momeego
February 28, 2010
I have had horrible trouble since my surgery. At first I was unwilling to
do anything that would be "medicine" I was trying to be more
healthy right? Fibre (mix in to my liquids) was all I started with, but
that wasn't enough, so I started to take the colace daily 3 tabs-one with
each meal. Although that definately helped, it wasn't enough so every
third or fourth day I would also take Miralax if I hadn't gone yet. My
surgeon said that with the limits on what I was eating, 3 days was
reasonable. Now I just take Miralax everyday, I've accepted that without
some help, I just won't go. I actually have had trouble in that I get very
sick to my stomach/nauseous when I have gotten backed up.
So my advice is you are early out, don't fret about needing help. And if
you need help later on, keep taking it. Miralax is a non-cramping stool
regulator and can be taken regularly. Try not to get dependent on
laxatives, they can create a problem because you can later require them
even if you get enough fibre and solids to make a normal bm possible.
— scootermedic
February 28, 2010
Constipation does seem to be a problem for many after surgery and I have
been told that there are excellent stool softeners one can take that are
over the counter. Also, calcium is constipating and we have to take our
calcium, so be sure you take magnesium with it or that the calc you take
has it in it. It does help. Also be sure you drink plenty! If you are
currently drinking 64 oz and having this problem, increase your fluid
intake. Talk to your clinic if these don't help. Best of luck to you!
hugs,Kim
— gpcmist
March 1, 2010
I was fine until I started iron supplements - then it was AWFUL. I now use
Miralax a few times per week - my PC said its the safest way to go, its not
a stimulant, so you won't become dependent on it, but definitely keep your
water intake up and as possible, add fiber. Some people on Atkins style
diets suffer from constipation - I have had a little relief since adding a
couple berries to my breakfast smoothy - and most berries are high in fiber
and low in carbs. (I don't like eggs and need a fast, high protein
breakfast, so I go with a protein smoothy in the magic bullet.)
— Diane324
March 1, 2010
There are some natural remedies that my nutritionist even researched and
did not find any issues with. One that I use on a pretty regular basis is
Slippery Elm. It is an herbal supplement that coats and brings balance to
the cologn. You can get it through Natures Sunshine web site or at a
reliable health food store. I know at 1 month out it's hard to get enough
fiber in your diet but maybe eating a few prunes or drinking a small amount
of prune juice could help too. I would try to stay away from laxatives if
at all possible because your body can become dependent on them and they can
be harsh on your body. Also the Activia yogurt with fiber worked pretty
quickly for me recently and is very natural too. I hope you find relief
soon and are successful in your weight loss.
— Lisa von Wallmenich
March 1, 2010
Drink lots of water. I also take Shaklee Herblax. It is natural and it
doesn't upset my stomach.
— Sandra N.
March 1, 2010
Ah....I can totally identify!! Before surgery, I never worried...whether
or not I "went" was no big deal, and I never paid much attention.
But NOW.... well, now it's a different matter!! I get so constipated that
when I DO finally go, it's like trying to pass a golf ball. I take 2 colace
daily, and 2 generic Sennokot...but they don't really do the job. Neither
does adding fiber, although I also do THAT. I finally found something
that, added to the rest, DOES WORK.... and it's not unpleasant. It's a tea
by "Traditional Medicinals" and I've found it in major
supermarkets in the tea aisle.... and it's called "Smooth Move".
It comes in regular and chocolate tasting. I have a VERY large mug (it
holds 16 ounces), so when I brew my tea, I actually brew two different
kinds -- one bag of mint tea, and one of the chocolate Smooth Move. I let
it steep for about 15 minutes, and then add a packet or two of Splenda, and
drink it right down. It feels good on my tummy, and works for me within 6
to 10 hours. But I only do ONE cup per day....otherwise, I'm in trouble.
My surgeon said it was okay to drink this as needed. I tried metamucil and
miralax, neither worked very well for me. Milk of Mag works fine, but I
don't really want to rely on laxatives...although I will if I have to.
It's a small price to pay.
— Erica Alikchihoo
March 1, 2010
I'm PRE-surgery but Dannon Activia yogurt works for me. One a day. And
they're small.
— Gail T.
March 1, 2010
I agree!! Drink lots of water, liquids, etc. I did not drink like I should
and became very dehydrated!! Not Good!! I almost ended back in the
hospital.
— Pilar12
March 1, 2010
I am 8 weeks out of surgery and have experienced constipation Oh boy!!!. I
tried the miralax and drinking fluids now I take a stool softener (colace
with my daily medication. I actually became impacted before I started
taking the over the counter colace and had to take an enema after that I
continued to take the stool softener and have been okay.
— shortstuff_2010
March 1, 2010
activia yogurts. the strawberry and cereal is VERY good. just the right
size too.
— cinlu
March 2, 2010
Call your Surgeon's office right now. If you have a blockage you can die!
— Michael Eak
March 27, 2010
if you are not getting enough water that is the first place to start, using
stool softeners can help but way not invest in fiber products such as
benefiber to add to what you are eating. I have started juicing and got my
husband who had the rny to also drink the juice and it has done him
wonders. I use a power juicer and buy what ever is on sale in the produce
department that week to keep the variety going but the base is always a
carrot and an apple and I build from there. He started with 4 oz and added
his protein powder and morning meds to it and is now up to 8 oz every
morning and staying regular. The rest of the day he concentrates on
protein food sources of any kind.
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