My doctor told me that if I don't have a bm by Saturday to take 2 ounces of milk of magnesia. Well, I tried it and it is so so so gross, I really think I might puke. If I could just chug it and get it over with I might be able to do it, but no of course I have to sip it, 2 ounces would take 40 minutes.

Is there something else I can take? Is there flavored milk of magnesia? How important is it that I have a bm now, I don't feel constipated?

I drank a bottle of Calcium Citrate before my surgery. It has a lemon flavor. You can get it neat the laxatives in any major grocery or RX chain. It was not terrible. It does have some bubbles in it so it may not be easy to drink but it sure does the trick and tastes decent.

i found a cherry flavor at my local store, not that bad, but i drink water after it, the chalky taste hit after i got it down, but its not to bad, or you can do an emina ( i think that is worst) good luck and feel better!!

You can also do a dulcolax suppository. No fun, but at least you don't have to taste it! Lol. Sorry... Are you passing gas okay? That is a good sign if you are. If it has been 3 to 5 days since your last BM then give something a try. There are also the dissolving Fiber powders to add to Water or juices that can help.

Happy pooping!

Happy pooping!

Haha, thanks.

Like I said, I don't feel uncomfortable at all, and I am passing gas so I'm not concerned. I only was taking it because my doc told me to. I sent dh to the store for a laxative tea I knew we had (I work at CVS and had seen it before). I am going to try that, it says it works overnight so I will see what happens tomorrow.

Take Miralax instead. It's tasteless and will blend into whatever you put it in.

I have been using unflavored Benefiber powder. You an add it to anything including water with out thickening. It has really helped to keep me regular. I find gassiness is not really a sign of a BM. The protein Powder/Ready to drink (esp. protein shots) make me uber gassy.

Ok, I got the tea, and when I only was halfway through the cup, it worked. Of course that cup took me over an hour to drink, lol.

I, too, have been having a real issue with constipation or when I do finally go it is so hard it hurts (sorry...gross). I was afraid that all of that straining could lead to "roids" (ick). So, I have been taking a stool softener every night before going to bed for the past 2 weeks. It has made a huge difference! If you are going to try this approach, be sure to take a stool softener, not a stimulant laxative. :thumbup:

Sweetbean...hard stool means you're not getting enough water. Stool softener doens't work for me, but Miralax is a wonderful thing, blends with no taste.