HELP! I am PLUGGED!

[jeanettehuitt 5]

I haven't been able to "go to the bathroom" in 4 days!! I've tried Xlax and coffee and Water. I'm starting to feel pain in my abdominal area.

I am 3 weeks out of surgery. Still on soft foods. Has anyone else gone through this??? How do I fix it???

Thanks a million for all your help!!

[mcwestfam 123]

Try some milk of magnesia. Works great.

[PdxMan 4,292]

MOM is what worked for me, too. And just because things start moving doesn't mean you should stop taking it. I was on it for at least a week.

[yvette626 18]

So glad I tapped into this blog! I was worried about the same thing and I haven't had my surgery yet! Thanks for the info! Have a wonderful day ladies!

[yvette626 18]

So glad I tapped into this blog! I was worried about the same thing and I haven't had my surgery yet! Thanks for the info! Have a wonderful day ladies!

And gents! Sorry

[yale88 25]

Try MOM it worked for me and take it before you go to bed the next morning u will be so relieved . You don t have to run to the bathroom during the day .

[kcinpa 159]

Does this happen to a lot of people, so far I am 9 days post op and I have been going all the time. No problems at all. Is something that happens once you are on more solid food as of right now I am all liquid......

[crystal525 26]

While still in the hospital I had trouble...they had to give me an enema before I could go home to make sure there was no bowel obstruction. Not Fun... but--Since I've been home I go regularly (also liquid) due to the Protein shakes...yuck. I just started solids so hopefully it'll "firm up"... LOL. Surgery that messes with your stomach frequently causes diahrea for a while, just because of the upsetting of your bowels/intestines (according to my doc when I mentioned it...).

[djsacco 32]

Miralax. Add it to your Water once or twice a day. Tasteless! works great!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Does this happen to a lot of people' date=' so far I am 9 days post op and I have been going all the time. No problems at all. Is something that happens once you are on more solid food as of right now I am all liquid......[/quote']

Yes, happens to every single Sleever. You will be a victim when you start solids at around 4-5 weeks post op. don't worry about being left out.

I have found suppositories work the best for the first "going" issue. Once you are past the "OMG! I have not pooped in 5 days," then I would use a combination of Miralax and gelled chia seeds. You can find a lot about Chia seeds if you do a search. I have posted a bunch along with OTR, BTB and others. I swear by the chia seeds for a healthy digestion track. Good luck! Repeat suppositories if you have the "going" problem after that (e.g. flu dehydrates you or other reason) before starting with Miralax / chia seeds again. Miralax/chia seeds are more of a daily maintenance and not helpful for an initial unplugging.

[jeanettehuitt 5]

Ok...Thank YOU ALL so much....

BUT... How long does it take the suppositories to work. I'm on my third one and nothing:( I'm scared I'm going to have to go to the doctor....

[TxBritt 32]

I haven't gone in three weeks. I'm a week post op and did the two week liquid diet. I'm a little scared of when I go to soft foods. I'm a fan if Miralax myself. We used it with my son when he switched to cows milk and that stuff works like a champ.

[sleever10 109]

Ok...Thank YOU ALL so much....

BUT... How long does it take the suppositories to work. I'm on my third one and nothing:( I'm scared I'm going to have to go to the doctor....

What brand did you use? I would also recomend Fiberwell gummies - I take 3 a day and stopped the Miralax. There is some interesting talk online about how Miralax negatively affects kidneys. I haven't seen any scientific research, so it may all be conjecture. At any rate, I preferred the Fiber remedy versus the drug remedy.

[No game 14,436]

Do you feel "impacted" sorry to get gross but do feel like you have to go but can't

[bigtigger1010 45]

I haven't gone in three weeks. I'm a week post op and did the two week liquid diet. I'm a little scared of when I go to soft foods. I'm a fan if miralax myself. We used it with my son when he switched to cows milk and that stuff works like a champ.

Have u been taking anything? Going more than a few days is not good and 3 wks... im surprised ur not in severe pain n id b worried u wont b able to pass whatevers there :-/ please seek help