Antici (Consta-consta-consta)-PATION!

I'm really getting annoyed now. I've tried my favorite pink pill (crushed) and even went out at 7 AM today to buy Ex-Lax. I still haven't gone, and it's been three whole days.

This is getting ridiculous and dangerous. Guess I'm going to have to get medieval on my body and...Yes...do an enema if things don't improve tomorrow.

Doc warned me this might happen. It's a combination of the low-carb diet and the fact that I have a band. Means I don't get enough fiber. Maybe Metamucil?

Lena

hi i didnt go until my 4th day..hubby bought me Lactulose liquid, said your suppose to take 9 spoonfulls, i could only manage 4 as it tastes of pure sugar (too sickly for me) & within couple hours i was going & today dont need it..good luck i hope you find something that works for you

Lactulose, huh? I'll look for it.

My best friend suggests a stool softener, since the problem is related to too much meat and not enough fiber. We talk about the darndest things while exercising. You'd think two women around 50 with careers and hair-whitening pasts could find something better to talk about than poo.

hey im having the same issue! it has been like 4 days for me. and im 2 1/2 weeks post-op. my doc said take metamucil. have not tried it yet but will be going to buy some today! best of luck to u =)

yoco28

I have this problem on a regular basis and is one of the reasons I am ready to try lap band. Sound silly? Yes, I know. But if I can get my weight down, my digestive problems might go away. I am currently mixing a powdered substance that was an RX from my Specialist that did my colonoscopy. I mix it with a drink in the morning. It works really well w/keeping me normal. You might want to ask your doc about that. I have to take it twice in the morning, actually for me to stay normal, but three days? Heck, that isn't long at all for me. I would love a great big ol' poo every three days... lol

Good Luck, though. I hope you feel better soon.

I feel better. Spent yesterday in the bathroom. (whew!)

I called the doc's office and they want me to get Miralax and take it daily. My wallet will whimper, but at least I won't suffer. I hope.

Well i got the metamucil n u have to drink it fast .it cant sit out long, so there is no way i can do. i tried puting it in my portien shake but it taste nasty n made it too thick. so i tried it in my water but it takes me all day to drink a 9oz bottle. so it got thick too. n i had to trash it. so i still have not gone in 5 days now. i feel the urge but NOTHING! i guess i will try that miralax. im off to the store again. thanx for ur info!

yoco28

Glad you feel better! Milk of magnesia, prune juice, miralax are great! Make sure you take it daily, so you don't have this problem again!

Hooray!! The Miralax is working!! As long as I take it every day, I'm going regularly! Oh, happy--happy--happy! I even went to a restaurant while on a day trip with my quilting friends! I at half a little 5oz crab cake and was full! Woohooo!!